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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas.

Economics 111
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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

Futurum

The course aims to teach a variety of skills, ranging from library and research skills (to ensure students can assess the credibility of what they read and dissect complex texts, such as scientific reports) to study-management skills (such as time and stress management and academic planning). What do the seminars teach students?

Biology 81
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Is a College Degree the Worst Investment You Can Make — or the Best?

ED Surge

Universities generally cover a wide range of subjects, focused on an academic field, say mathematics or computer science. And the argument is that if a university degree is a good investment, it ought to be substantially more valuable than the opportunity cost. My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low.

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? – A response to Katherine Birbalsingh’s statements

Futurum

The IOP has been involved in years of research looking into the reasons why fewer girls take physics at A-level. Further research supports these statements and adds that girls and women often don’t see themselves represented in physics and don’t identify with the subject as easily as males do. Why do fewer girls choose physics A-level?

Physics 52
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Don’t Give Up on Algebra: Let’s Shift the Focus to Instruction

National Science Foundation

In its current form, school algebra serves as a gatekeeper to higher-level mathematics. Researchers and policy makers have pushed to open that gate—providing more students access to algebra, focusing in particular on those students historically denied access to higher-level mathematics. Berry & Larson, 2019; Levitt, 2019).

Algebra 76
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What is classroom culture? How do I create classroom culture?

Cool Cat Teacher

This is intuitive, but first, let's look at some research. Research from Malik and Risvi supports a classroom culture that gets students in active in the classroom. Now there are two pieces of research we want to relate to. The teacher makes the weather, Vicki.” Thus, student-teacher relationships are part of classroom culture.

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STEM in Science Classrooms – Difference Between Science and Technology

STEM Education Guide

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. This, in turn, will prime your child when it comes to future scientific research or making their own scientific discovery. Discuss how observation aids in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Science 52