The Government’s emphasis on STEM subjects hasn’t improved results in maths or science, so it’s time to restore the arts to their proper place in the curriculum, says maths teacher Kester Brewin.
As a long-time maths teacher, the latest assessments by the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and Programme for International Student Assessment make for tough reading. They indicate that there is little evidence of real gains having been made in maths and science in England over the past four years.
Now that the government’s policy to emphasise Stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) appears... Keep reading on The Guardian
As a long-time maths teacher, the latest assessments by the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and Programme for International Student Assessment make for tough reading. They indicate that there is little evidence of real gains having been made in maths and science in England over the past four years.
Now that the government’s policy to emphasise Stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) appears... Keep reading on The Guardian