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What do tests tell us?
Education & Development

What do tests tell us?

...Maths exam ‘was too hard’ . Tests need to be comparable, there has to be confidence that every person getting say, an A* at GCSE has reached the same threshold. We know that that’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Every year in August, there’s debate around the standards of this year’s A Levels compared with 10 or 20 years ago; every September in schools...
The Z Files: Chi Onwurah
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Z Files: Chi Onwurah

...maths, the friends that I had, you know, took me for what I was, they had to. Benjamin Zephaniah And as a kid did you think in the future I want to go into engineering or did you just like it as a hobby? Chi Onwurah I think really early on, maybe seven, eight or nine, I wanted to be an engineer or a scientist, because, you know, there was never any doubt that I was going...
Etifeddiaeth melin draed carchardai oes Fictoria
History & The Arts

Etifeddiaeth melin draed carchardai oes Fictoria

...math o beiriant fyddai'n cael ei yrru gan bobl neu anifeiliaid ac a ddefnyddiwyd ers canrifoedd i yrru craeniau a melinau. Roedd y peiriannau hyn fel olwyn fochdew enfawr, gyda dau neu dri o ddynion yn cerdded y tu mewn i'r olwyn i'w throi a chynhyrchu pŵer.. Estynnodd Cubbitt yr hen olwyn draed, gan alluogi mwy o bobl i gerdded arno ar yr un pryd. Ac wedyn gwnaeth...
International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...maths and honour them by taking on a career in these fields (or inspire a young woman or girl to do that instead!). Applaud Equality for Women in Sport Empower female athletes and take a look at some of the challenges for women in sport and recognise their contribution. Take Note of the Women Who Changed the World Be inspired by some extraordinary women from across the...
Children's University - Free online courses
Education & Development

Children's University - Free online courses

...Maths, physics and engineering [Children Uni - Subject icons 2] Arguably everything that exists can be described using mathematics. It can introduce new ways of thinking and a world of possibilities. From the physical structures and machines that humans create to the mysterious sub-atomic realm that underpins them, these courses can help you gain a better understanding of...
Dangoor Education
Science, Maths & Technology

Dangoor Education

...maths) and invested £4 million into higher education, with further matched funding from the Government. The Foundation has made many other philanthropic gifts in the realms of education and healthcare. The commitment to education is demonstrated by Dangoor Education’s sponsorship of the Westminster Academy and most recently, the Foundation has, among other things,...
The Z Files: Tony Waithe
Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Tony Waithe

...maths. When kids think of maths generally they think of some complicated numbers, but mathematics is the pressure in those tyres. Benjamin Zephaniah There are hundreds, thousands of young black kids out there, how can they be inspired? What is it that’s stopping them? Tony Waithe I think there’s a lack of confidence amongst young people out there, big time, and...
Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...Maths and data Digital and online skills If you're already an OU student, the Open University Library hosts Being Digital - a resource with activities to develop your skills for online life - whether for study, work or home. You can also find information on computing skills for studying online with the OU available from StudentHome. Already registered as an OU student?...