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'The debate on maths education is held up by opposing tensions, rather like a suspension bridge.' Photo (c) Steve Snodgrass, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 05 November 2013 - 11:46

A few tensions in maths education

Ceri Morgan of Ofsted, the UK's official body for inspecting schools and standards in education, explains some of the counterbalancing tensions in maths education.

Tags: Schools, Science

A nanoscale-level coating of zinc oxide on top of a copper plate. Photo (c) Oregon State University, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 11 October 2013 - 15:56

Why does nanotechnology divide public opinion?

Nanotechnology is said to improve several aspects of our lives, e.g., the shelf-life of food, but its minute scale challenges the imagination and raises public concerns.

Tags: Technology, Science

Current word processors allow us to create and re-create our texts until they are fully comprehensible to others.

Date: 18 September 2013 - 11:22

The benefits of new technology in language learning

Gary Motteram explains how the arrival of digital technologies in the classroom has helped learning.

Tags: English language, Technology, Teaching

Water is a precious resource in many parts of the world. Photo (c) Craig Dietrich, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 13 September 2013 - 12:09

How countries can manage water access

Access to clean water should not be taken for granted. Researcher Erin O'Donnell explains why.

Tags: Science, Scientific research

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