Entry trends, Gender and Regional Charts GCSE 2014
The season of GCSE and A level results has again confirmed the need to inspire girls to consider STEM subjects at school. Skirting Science is aimed to do just that – the numbers speak for themselves. Whilst statistics show girls are gaining on the boys at GCSE level, at A level the numbers diverge. Physics, Engineering and Design and Technology appear to be less popular with girl students. This gender related issue is covered in a CaSE review published in May 2014 which provides some insight to this on-going problem: www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/CaSEDiversityinSTEMreport2014.pdf
Further ideas about engaging students at school in Physics is discussed at www.stimulatingphysics.org.
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