Scotland Standing Still (in maths and science)
Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop said today that a new international survey has highlighted 'unacceptable failings in maths and science in Scotland's schools and confirmed the urgent need to act'.
She said that the Trends in International Maths and Science Survey (TIMSS) conducted in April/May 2007, and published today, "painted a picture of Scotland standing still while other nations pushed by". The Cabinet Secretary has asked for a detailed analysis of the survey to be prepared for consideration at a summit early in the new year.
The Minister picked out a particular concern showing that only 51 per cent of P5 pupils and 68 per cent of S2 pupils are taught science by teachers who feel 'very well' prepared to do so. She said this was "alarming" and stressed the need for as many schools as possible to be teaching to the new curriculum science outcomes from next year.
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She said that the Trends in International Maths and Science Survey (TIMSS) conducted in April/May 2007, and published today, "painted a picture of Scotland standing still while other nations pushed by". The Cabinet Secretary has asked for a detailed analysis of the survey to be prepared for consideration at a summit early in the new year.
The Minister picked out a particular concern showing that only 51 per cent of P5 pupils and 68 per cent of S2 pupils are taught science by teachers who feel 'very well' prepared to do so. She said this was "alarming" and stressed the need for as many schools as possible to be teaching to the new curriculum science outcomes from next year.
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