Science and mathematics education 14-19: a 'state of the nation report' on the participation and attainment of 14-19 year olds in science and mathematics in the UK, 1996-2007

This report examines and evaluates key trends in 14 - 19 science and mathematics education across the UK from 1996 to 2007. It shows that education in the UK is failing to provide the increases in the numbers of school-leavers with science and mathematics qualifications required by industry, business and the research community to assure the UK’s future economic competitiveness.

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Subject(s)Mathematics, Science
Author(s)Julia Higgins
Age14-16, 16-19
Published2008
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Shelf referenceA 507.1 HIG
ISN/ISBN9780854037124
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8a64

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