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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in key stage 3

The STEM Advisory Forum's face-to-face event took place on Thursday 12 November at the Science Museum in London and we believe it was both useful and very successful. The morning session comprised of 6 key note speakers:

  • GCSE choices at the end of year 9 - science and D&T - John Holman, Director at the National Science Learning Centre
  • Engineering & D&T curriculum at Key Stage 3 - Matthew Harrison, Head of Education, Royal Academy of Engineering & David Barlex, Director, Nuffield Design and Technology & STEM Consultant
  • What should assessment in mathematics and science in KS3 look like - Jonathan Bach, Senior Director, Secondary National Strategy
  • Student voice - attitudes to mathematics and science among 11 to 14 year olds - Michael Reiss, Professor of Science Education, Institute of Education and Margaret Brown, Professor of Mathematics Education, Kings College London.

    • All of these powerpoint presentations can be viewed at the links below:

    GCSE choices at the end of year 9 - science and D&T

    Engineering & D&T curriculum at Key Stage 3

    What assessment in mathematics and science should look like in KS3

    Student voice - attitudes to science

    Student voice - attitudes to mathematics

    After the morning coffee break and lunch, delegates were then split in to 5 groups each discussing one of the following themes:

  • Assessment in mathematics and science in key stage 3
  • Pupils' attitudes to STEM subjects in key stage 3 and their choices for GCSE
  • Initiatives in engineering and D&T in key stage 3
  • Extra-curricular activities, enhancement and enrichment in science at key stage 3
  • Interdisciplinary work across science, maths and D&T in key stage 3

    • Notes from each of these groups will be summarised and published on the forum very soon.

    We have also published a discussion on the same themes on the Forum and would welcome your thoughts on each of these. Please visit the STEM in KS3 discussion at the link below:

    KS3 Discussion (Opens a new browser window)

    All of the comments made will be sent to the DCSF for an official response.

    Thank you to all of you who were able to attend and contribute to the day's success.

    STEM Advisory Forum Team

     
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    Alice Onion 24/03/2010 at 09:10
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    07/14/2010

    It has been suggested that this event was not at a good time of term for teachers to get out of school. Other than after summer exams, what times of year are less difficult for teachers to get out of school to attend consultative events?

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