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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The STEM Advisory Forum is an opportunity for all those interested in the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to contribute their views on the STEM agenda. The views expressed on this website will be used to help inform the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills in taking forward the Government's STEM agenda.

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Consultation on GCSE science and mathematics

Science and Society Expert Groups formed

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STEM Role Models

One of STEMNET’s roles is to co-ordinate the STEM Ambassadors Programme on behalf of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. The Programme enables anyone who uses STEM skills in...

Consultation on the Primary Curriculum – the ‘Rose Review’

On 30 April the outcomes of the review of the primary curriculum chaired by Sir Jim Rose were published. The report contains a proposed new curriculum for children aged 4...

Science Examinations – Ofqual reports

Ofqual published five reports today, including one on science GCSE 2007 to 2008 and another on physics examinations 2001 to 2007. The GCSE science report raises significant concerns and Ofqual...

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Zoe Crompton 01/07/2009 at 21:06
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The programme of learning does not capture the essence of science, it alludes to the "big ideas" in ...

Zoe Crompton 01/07/2009 at 21:37
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The structure of the new curriculum works well in that it puts the needs of the learner in the centr...

Anonymous 23/06/2009 at 15:41
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I wonder is there is anything in the proposed programme of learning that will help us to ensure that...

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If the discussion section and questions were split by age group e.g. primary, 14-19 etc would you be more inclined to comment?

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