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There’s a good reason why universities have spent the last few years dedicating precious resources

A major study into maths attainment has found that boys and girls perform equally in

The academic performance gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children develops from as early as 10

Microsoft has announced a range of learning tools products, training and research updates designed as

On one visit to a fantastic school* I was introduced to an inspirational headteacher. He

Social background remains the main factor impacting participation in education and learning, and on economic

Researchers found that if prizes were promised in advance, it made no difference to whether pupils attended. If the rewards were retrospective, in recognition of high levels of attendance, it seemed to have a negative impact on the winners’ future school attendance.

Engaging students can be a difficult task, especially when students are not particularly motivated to

In a series of studies, social psychologists show that educational tracking – grouping students based

The other day, I was walking through campus on my way to work out at

Differentiation: Seeing the bigger picture By Vicky Marshall This article originally appeared in Issue 49 of

If you’ve ever felt like a deer in the headlights before taking a maths test

Students perform less well in end-of-term exams if they are allowed access to an electronic