A Level science: updated practical skills handbooks 19/03/2024 We have updated all our A Level science practical skills handbooks. Andri Achilleos, Biology Subject Advisor, highlights the key changes.
Guidance and support for the use of AI in science and applied science 11/03/2024 Amy Brewer highlights the opportunities for use and misuse of AI in our Cambridge Technicals science qualifications and gives you the steps to manage and support students’ use of AI.
A Level Chemistry: Going 2,4DNP(H)-free 08/03/2024 Chemistry practicals involving 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine pose increasing challenges in terms of safety and reagent availability. Andy Brunning, Chemistry Subject Advisor, looks at the alternatives.
British Science Week 2024: how can the theme of “Time” be related to GCSE and A Level sciences? 28/02/2024 How can the British Science Week 2024 theme of “Time” encourage further thinking about science at GCSE and A Level? Subject advisors Mike Jackson and Rachel Butler share some ideas.
STEM Contributors resource – recommendations and ideas for users 19/12/2023 Science Subject Advisor Ally Davies introduces the STEM Contributors resources for GCSE and A Level qualifications.
Answering questions about Alternative Academic Qualifications in science 20/11/2023 Bethan Foulkes answers questions about our new Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology.
Science teacher networks – what can you expect? 07/09/2023 Amy Brewer, Science Subject Advisor, highlights what you can expect from a teacher network and what support you will get with hosting.
Entry Level Science: answering your questions 31/08/2023 Starting to teach Entry Level Science in your school? Science subject advisor Bethan Foulkes answers your top ten questions.
Five resources to support students moving from GCSE to A Level Chemistry 17/07/2023 How can you help students prepare for A Level Chemistry? Our subject advisor Andy Brunning shares some helpful resources.
Developing a connected approach to A Level Biology A through the Daffodil DNA Project 17/04/2023 Jon Hale, Head of Biology at Beaulieu Convent School, discusses how a project on daffodil DNA has contributed to synoptic teaching in A Level Biology.