This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Foundation level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 EDEXCEL modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual EDEXCEL GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written communication...

This resource contains a set of Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 EDEXCEL examinations. Each paper is worth 100 marks. The marking guides look very similar to the actual EDEXCEL GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and quality of written...

This resource contains a set of three Mathematics GCSE Higher level examination papers in the style of the 2012-16 EDEXCEL modular examinations. The marking guides look very similar to the actual EDEXCEL GCSE mark schemes. There are clear suggestions how method, accuracy and Quality of Written Communication marks...

This report evaluates design and technology provision based on a three-year evaluation of design and technology in primary and secondary schools. Evidence was drawn from school inspections during the period 2004–05 as well as from focused surveys by Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) from 2004 to 2007. The surveys...

This is a collection of academic research papers, best practice evidence, case studies of action research in schools, reviews of education research and reports related to educational research in the STEM subjects.

For ease of use, the collection has been divided into three sections:

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A Catalyst article about careers in educational psychology. For students of psychology there are a range of career options; this article looks at the role of an educational psychologist and a typical working day.

This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2006, Volume 16, Issue 4.

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The materials in this resource are from the Secondary National Strategy ‘Progressing to Level 6 and beyond in science’ project. They were intended for science teachers who are focusing on helping their students in developing skills in effective group talk.

A Catalyst article looking at climate change. In particular the science of phenology, the study of the times each year that certain life-cycle events occur, is examined. It involves recording data on when birds migrate, eggs hatch or when leaves change colour. If the climate is changing, the timing of these events...

A number of images from Practical Action showing the effects of climate change and climate change adaptation. The images can be freely used by students and/or incorporated into teaching resources by teachers. The following text describes each of the photographs: *Drought in Kenya means there is little water left...

This activity from Science upd8 focuses on physicist Helen Czerski who, in order to celebrate Einstein year in 2005, worked out a new bike stunt.

It involved a BMX rider performing a full-loop against gravity using curved surfaces to go upside-down. This activity communicates the excitement of physics and...

This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of electrical and electronics undergraduate, and STEM Ambassador, Caron Malone.

Caron had always been interested in electronics and studied physics, maths and technology at school. She gained a Power Academy scholarship, which was introduced by power...