Published in April 2013  This report from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) presents the findings from an investigation into the views of senior staff with responsibility for determining CPD strategy, within schools and further education colleges.    

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Anna works at the University of Leeds.  She uses satellite data to look at glaciers at the poles of the Earth.  She uses optical and radar data to track ice movement.  She explains how she went to Greenland and Antarctica for field trips to obtain more data for her research.  Anna explains how we need to study ice...

This book covers 15 units including all mandatory units giving learners everything they need to complete the full diploma in one easy-to-use textbook.

Assessment activities and grading tips throughout each...

A brand new full colour student resource that precisely matches the new GCSE Double Award specifications and encapsulates the distinctive teaching and learning styles of this new qualification. Highly accessible text...

Produced in partnership with OCR, this student book is designed specifically for the needs of students following the 2008 OCR AS and A2 applied science specification and supports both the single and full double award...

Fully interactive version of the student book for dynamic front-of-class teaching. Media-rich bank of interactive activities including video, animations, an audio glossary and audio files of the whole Student book for use on the VLE with individual learners.

The 'my Lessons' functionality gives tutors the...

The double award GCSE in applied science will be available for all 14-19 years olds from September 2002, and will be especially suitable for those looking for a less crowded science curriculum.

The 'Applied...

This set of resources exemplifies ways in which practical work can be used alongside a pedagogical approach known as argumentation. Argumentation is a core practice used by communities of research scientists, and it is through these activities that science knowledge is developed and agreed. Argumentation activities...

The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional...

In this unit of work students work together in teams to produce a set of information boards for an exhibition to explain conservation and investigative techniques used to preserve ancient artworks from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The purpose of the unit is to show pupils how processes for conserving and interpreting...

The easy-to-understand guide that launches you into the universe of stars, galaxies, and possible life beyond earth. Incorporating discoveries and research, this book clearly explains the basic principles of astronomy and space exploration. There are the results of space missions - documented with photographs of...

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This book is a valuable resource for students preparing for both Edexcel level 2 BTEC first award and first certificate in applied science as outlined in the revised 2010 specification.

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Basic Electricity covers the fundamentals of...