Tag: maths

Teach primary pupils real world maths – Labour

Teach primary pupils real world maths – Labour

Teaching budgeting and currency exchange rates in primary schools could boost the UK economy, Labour say. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to age 18

Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to age 18

The ambition for pupils in England will feature in the prime minister's first speech of 2023. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Birbalsingh clarifies girls’ choices on maths and physics A-levels

Birbalsingh clarifies girls’ choices on maths and physics A-levels

A government social mobility adviser criticised for comments on A-level choices has admitted her language was clunky but that she had explained things [...]
Katharine Birbalsingh: Girls dislike hard maths, says education adviser

Katharine Birbalsingh: Girls dislike hard maths, says education adviser

Katharine Birbalsingh faces criticism for suggesting "hard maths" leads girls not to choose physics A-level. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Schools white paper to include maths and English targets

Schools white paper to include maths and English targets

Critics say the plans for England's schools lack ambition and could leave poorer pupils further behind. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
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