AQA is serious about Science

17 March 2010

The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) facilitated a National Science Symposium at The Royal Society in London yesterday, chaired by former Tomorrow's World presenter and Science advocate, Kate Bellingham.

At a time when GCSE Science specifications are being redeveloped, the symposium was set up to act as a forum for those interested in science education, to discuss and debate the issues impacting on the future of science learning and teaching.

The lively discussion covered topics such as: Serving the different roles in science education, practical work in science and the range of science qualifications at Key Stage 4. Many questions were asked such as: does Key Stage 4 Science provide sufficient science understanding and knowledge to encourage further interest in the subject? Have schools got sufficient facilities for practical work? Are a range of qualifications a good thing for science?

Symposium chair Kate Bellingham Said:

"It was wonderful to get such a wealth of experience in the same room. Inevitably there were differing viewpoints but the sharing of such a spectrum of approaches to Science education was extremely valuable - and everyone was Serious about Science!"

Bill Alexander, director of Curriculum and Assessment at AQA said:

"The event clearly highlighted the passion for science education and the need to inspire our young people about science. AQA are serious about science education and standards and the need to ensure that assessment reflects the science curriculum."

The outcomes of the discussion will be included in a report with recommendations for action. AQA will publish the report in April 2010 to coincide with the release of the draft GCSE Sciences specifications. It will be issued at a press launch, to which you will be invited. Further details about the press launch will be sent to you once available.

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