Education reports & publications

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A report on the way forward for computing in UK schools.

GCSE Science Examinations 2008, 2009 and 2010

A report commissioned by the Royal Society and other science organistions into the standards associated with GCSE science examinations over the period 2008-2010.

DfE: National Curriculum Review

A submission to the Department of Education into the review of the primary and secondary National Curriculum in England, focusing on the subject of Computing and ICT.  

Education Committee: English Baccalaureate

A submission to the House of Commons Education Select Committee inquiry into the English Baccalaureate by SCORE, with contribution from the Society. 

Brain Waves 2: Neuroscience: implications for education and lifelong learning

A report that highlights advances in neuroscience with potential implications for education and lifelong learning.

Preparing for the transfer to STEM higher education

This fourth and final Royal Society ‘state of the nation’ report considers the ‘pool’ of the UK’s 16–19 year old students taking mainstream science and mathematics combinations suitable for entry to higher education. It makes three major points about these students.

BIS: Skills Required for Sustainable Growth and a Simplified Further Education and Skills Funding System and Methodology

A submission to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills into the consultation on Skills Required for Sustainable Growth and A Simplified Further Education and Skills Funding System and Methodology.

Education Committee: Role and Performance of Ofsted

A submission to the House of Commons Education Select Committee regarding the Ofsted consultation; submitted by SCORE with contribution from The Society. 

Science and mathematics education 5-14

The third project in our 'state of the nation' series focuses on the early years of formal education, from the start of primary school to the point at which in their early secondary education children will already have been given a first opportunity to make GCSE or equivalent subject choices.

Ofqual: Regulation of qualifications, examinations and assessment

 A submission to Ofqual into their consultation on the regulation of qualifications, examinations and assessment; submitted by SCORE, with contribution from The Society. 

QCDA: Content and Assessment of Science GCSEs

 A submission to the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency consultation on proposed changes to the content and assessment of science GCSEs. 

BIS: Progression and Achievement in Science Learning

A submission to Science and Learning Expert Group regarding their consultation on the framework for progression and achievement in science learning. 

DCSF: Primary Curriculum Review

A submission to the Department for Children, Schools and Families into the consultation led by Sir Jim Rose to inform an independent review of the primary national curriculum 

Exploring the relationship between socioeconomic status and participation and attainment in science education

A report which explores the question of whether socioeconomic status (SES) prevents some young people of talent achieving their potential in science.

Science and mathematics education 14-19

Published in September 2008, this report assesses national trends in 14–19 science and mathematics participation and attainment across the UK from 1997 to 2007.

The UK's science and mathematics teaching workforce

The number, quality and deployment of science and mathematics teachers in our schools and colleges are matters of vital importance to the UK.

Increasing uptake of science post-16

A report examining why it is important to increase uptake of the sciences at A-level.

Assessment of science learning 14–19

A report into the assessment of science learning among 14-19 year old students which was undertaken by the Science & Technology Education team at King's College London.

Supporting success: science technicians in schools and colleges

A report conducted with the Association for Science Education which aims to inform the national debate about the role of technicians in science education.

Teaching and learning geometry 11-19

A report conducted with the Joint Mathematical Council into the teaching and learning of geometry in schools and colleges.

DfEE: 'Teachers: meeting the challenge of change'

A statement prepared in response to the Department for Education and Employment Green Paper on the teaching profession.

Science and the revision of the National Curriculum

A joint statement issued with other academies and organisations regarding science provision for 14-16 year olds, prepared as part of the review of the National Curriculum.

Mathematics Education Pre-19

A report which considers current issues and concerns within mathematics education and makes recommendations on curriculum and assessment issues.

Re-appraising post-16 education

A statement which outlines the Royal Society's proposals for the long-term reform of post-16 education.

Teaching and Learning Algebra pre-19

A report conducted with the Joint Mathematical Council which makes recommendations about the curriculum and teaching methods in algebra, in order to inform discussions of any future revisions of the curriculum.