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To date the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust has funded 37 innovative projects focused on enhancing the teaching of science in primary schools. 12 new projects have just received funding - this includes new Key Stage 3 projects. This year's funding applications have now been completed. Any new information about future funding will be placed on this site when it is available.
Case Study : NIAS Project
Twenty one primary and infant schools in South West Northamptonshire (September 1997 - September 1999). "Over the two-year period the percentage of pupils gaining Level 4 and above in Key Stage 2 increased by 7% to 89%, nearly 10% greater than the county average." (Evaluation Report, October 1999)
Case Study : Liverpool John Moores University Project
Twenty Merseyside primary schools were involved in the project (September 1997 - September 1999). "Results from the Year 6 SATs tests indicate that children in the project schools who typically have below average SAT scores achieved levels of science high than the national average. (Interim Report, May 2000)
Promoting the teaching of scientific enquiry and raising investigative abilities in science;
- Raising the profile of science in the participating schools;
- Increasing knowledge & understanding of science & their confidence in teaching
- Contributing to a culture of school improvement in the participating schools;
- Improving the effectiveness and confidence of science coordinators as subject leaders;
- Contributing to greater co-operation and sharing between the participating schools.