Good Practical Science - PwC Costing Report
PwC costing report for the Good Practical Science report.
Education
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Disclaimer: The Gatsby Charitable Foundation commissions and funds research which contributes to the strengthening of the country’s science and engineering skills. The views and opinions presented in the research reports do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
Improving the assessment of practical work in school science
We jointly commissioned the Institute of Education, University of London and the University of York to review how practical work in science is currently assessed, and to compare this with assessment of practical work in other subjects in England as well as science in other high-performing countries.
Practical skills of new undergraduates
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation commissioned four research workshops to explore undergraduate teachers’ views on how well new science undergraduates are equipped with practical skills.
School teachers' views and experiences of practical work in science
In February 2012, 396 teachers in secondary schools and further education colleges in England were surveyed on their views and experiences of practical work in science.
Parents' view of practical work in secondary school science
In November 2011, 545 parents of pupils in secondary schools on their views of practical work in science. The results show parents are strongly in favour of practical work in school science.
University teachers' views on the practical skills of science undergraduates
In 2011, key science staff in Russell Group universities were surveyed about the standard of new undergraduates' laboratory skills. The results suggest that A levels are not adequately preparing even the brightest students for science courses in our top universities.