Science and Technology - Tenth Report

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Here you can browse the report which was ordered by the House of Lords to be printed 19 October 2006.

CONTENTS

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Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapter 2: Student Attitudes and Choices

Background
• Table 1: A level entries for science and mathematics in schools and colleges
• Factors affecting post-GCSE choices
  Figure 1: Expected A-Level Grade(as points) of a student with an average GCSE Grade B
  Figure 2: ALIS Project: A Level subject relative difficulties
• Importance of high-quality advice

Chapter 3: Teaching Methods

The evidence base
• Specification content
• Enriching science teaching
• The impact of testing
• The role of the practical
  The current situation
  Teacher attitudes
  Condition of laboratories
  Table 2: Results of a survey of lab condition
• Role of technicians

Chapter 4: Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Teacher shortages
• Achieving the Government's targets
• Teacher retention

Chapter 5: Continuing Professional Development

Uptake of CPD
• Provision of CPD

Chapter 6: Summary of Recommendations

Student Attitudes and Choices
• Teaching Methods
• Teacher Recruitment and Retention
• Continuing Professional Development

Appendix 1: Members and Declaration of Interests

Appendix 2: Witnesses

Appendix 3: Call for Evidence

Appendix 4: Seminar

Appendix 5: Visit to York

Appendix 6: Visit to Little Heath School, Reading

Terms of Reference

Recent Reports from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee

Note: References in the text of the Report are as follows:

(Q) refers to a question in the oral evidence

(p) refers to a page of written evidence

List of Oral Evidence

Wednesday 28 June 2006

Wednesday 5 July 2006

Thursday 13 July 2006

Written Evidence

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