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Study Leads the way for Teaching Maths
A new study has shown that using gestures is the best way for children to learn Maths. The study carried out by psychologists in the US showed that eight year old children better understood mathematical principles if they used their hands during the learning process in addition to their brains.
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Helping Students Improve their English
Private tutoring has become increasingly popular over the years, especially amongst families for whom English is a second language. It is an issue for many students that they not only have to contend with preparing for their GCSEs, but also that they must do so in their second language.
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Teachers' Strike Closes Schools
Last week teachers all across the country went on strike in protest over pay and working conditions. The strike which has been organised by the national union of teachers meant that many schools will close for some or all classes.
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State School Students Out Perform Private at University
New research has shown that state school students do better at university than those who attended independent schools who achieved the same A’ Level grades.
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New Tuition Fees Cost Government More Than Old System
Financial analysis shows that debt write-off has reached 45% of the £10bn in student loans, an amount which means a huge loss for the treasury.
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Primary Schools Unprepared to Teach Languages
The annual Language Trends Survey which polled 591 primary schools suggested that teachers were not confident about the introduction of language teaching in primary school, and felt ill-equipped to teach to the required level.
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MPs Warn Religious Education Being Undermined
A group of MPs has said that a shortage of religious education teachers could negatively affect community relations.
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Qualification System Just About Ready
Pete's blog 31-3-14: We made a big leap forward with the qualifications framework last week...
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We Need an Alternative to Exam Factories
At a time when exam pressure for schools and students is greater than ever, it seems that many schools are reluctant to continue down the road to becoming exam factories.
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