Teaching Mathematics On A Problem-Solving Basis
A new approach to Mathematics in UK schools has been a point of discussion for more than a decade now. Britain’s standing in the world amongst other leading education systems has been somewhat disappointing with regard to the subject. Compared to countries such as China, Singapore and Finland, it is fairly clear that old approaches […]
What The GCSE Changes Mean For Students And Parents
The UK’s schooling system has been in preparation for sweeping changes to its grading, examination and course methodologies. To keep in line with international standards, a more “rigorous” approach to education is being adopted by the Department for Education. The traditional *A-G grading system has been undergoing a staged replacement process with the new 9-1 […]
The Impact Of After School Tuition On Children’s Learning
Changes such as the requirement for students to learn Mathematics at an earlier age, and a more in-depth focus on Science has led to a steep rise in personalised after school tuition services in the UK. Since 2005, UK pupils making use of the services of professional tutors and agencies have risen by more than […]