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Primary schools 'have got worse'
A narrowing of the curriculum has led to a decrease in the quality of English primary schooling, says a report.
BBC News, 29 February 2008
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Jim Knight congratulates pupils, teachers and parents for improvements at 14
Schools Minister Jim Knight today congratulated pupils, teachers and parents on the latest results for 14 year olds while, recognising the need to remain focused on raising attainment in the core subjects.
DCSF, 28 February 2008
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It's not rocket science, just maths
They were some of the most fiendish problems ever set for young mathematicians in an international competition. But toughness did not deter a team of British prodigies, who have just pulled off the country's proudest maths performance in more than a decade.
TES, 22 February 2008
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Actor and maths expert honoured
The actor and award-winning theatre director Tim Pigott-Smith have been honoured in a degree ceremony at the University of Bristol.
BBC News, 19 February 2008
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How to make better decisions
With Valentine's Day around the corner, don't trust your instincts when it comes to selecting a mate. Human decision making is seriously flawed - but it can be fixed with a few simple sums.
BBC News, 11 February 2008
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Fall in teacher training numbers
Recruitment figures for this year's teacher training courses suggest there will be shortfalls in key subjects.
BBC News, 7 February 2008
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White working class boys failing
Government figures show only 15% of white working class boys in England got five good GCSEs including maths and English last year.
BBC News, 31 January 2008
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£140m Boost to science and maths teaching in schools
Ministers want lessons to be more exciting for budding scientists
DCSF, 24 January 2008
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Celia Hoyles: The magic numbers
As 'maths tsar' Celia Hoyles tried to persuade us that her subject is useful and beautiful. The mission continues...
Guardian Unlimited, 22 January 2008
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Maths A-level 'has become easier'
An exams watchdog report is calling for changes to maths A-levels after reforms were found to have made the qualification easier.
BBC News, 18 January 2008
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Attempt to defuse degree row
The government has announced small concessions on its plans to cut funding from students taking a second undergraduate degree.
BBC News, 17 January 2008
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Field is 'heart' of Europe
French mathematicians have worked out that a wheat field in Germany is officially the geographical centre of Europe.
BBC News, 10 January 2008
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Schools on Course to Meet Prime Minister's Ambitious Target
Schools Minister Jim Knight today welcomed record GCSE results and congratulated schools who have raised their game, but warned that there would be no let up in pressure on low performing schools.
DCSF, 10 January 2008
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Scientists urged back into class
Ministers want Britain's top IT and science companies to encourage "career switchers" to go into teaching.
BBC News, 4 January 2008
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DJ Course aims to cut truancy
Pupils with low attendance rates join classes where they study DJ skills and maths and English.
BBC News, 2 January 2008
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