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Australian CensusAtSchool

International CensusAtSchool, Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:55:59 +0100: The Australia wide version of CensusAtSchool is proving a huge success. Over 112,000 pupils participated and there has been an explosion of data and results table on their website which links from either our portal or directly from www.abs.gov.au Have a look - you could find just the resource or data you need!

New CensusAtSchool resource: The Vitruvian Theory - does it apply to you?

CensusAtSchool UK, Mon, 15 May 2006 14:26:24 +0100: A great new curriculum resource presented at two difficulty levels. Very current as it links with the 'Da Vinci code'.
Read the book? - See the film soon and Now... Do the Statistics!!

New Experiments launched: Candle Combustion, Colour Maker and All About Me

ExperimentsAtSchool, Tue, 7 Mar 2006 11:46:31 +0100: The new experiments cover areas including electronic colour mixing, colour deficiency, combustion and genetics

1 million records in International Database

International CensusAtSchool, Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:35:28 +0100: There are now 1 million lines of data in the International Database, following the addition of the New Zealand Phase 2 data.
This means that anyone accessing the International Database can download samples drawn from a total of 1 million records from 12 censuses across 5 countries.

New Data Handling Mathematics Resources Booklet Available

CensusAtSchool UK, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:32:47 +0100: We have compiled a collection of some of our best mathematics data handling resources from CensusAtSchool and produced them in a fully photocopiable booklet form. We have added target National Curriculum levels, topics covered by the resource and selected answers as well. It contains 27 resources, many of them with data from CensusAtSchool included. This package is available either in black and white at just £5.00 each or full colour at £10.00 each. Package and posting is £1.95 per order email an order to Alison.davies2@ntu.ac.uk or censusatschool@ntu.ac.uk Alison can invoice your school,

Professor Helen MacGillivray is visiting the RSS Centre

RSS Centre, Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:15:40 +0100: Helen plans to build on previous work with the RSS Centre and the HEA Maths, Stats & OR Network, and on more recent research and interaction at the IASE Roundtable in 2004, to develop a number of collaborative projects.

Helen's recent work has focussed on:

" The development of statistical thinking across educational levels across school and tertiary, with particular interest in the school/tertiary interface
" Links between the development of statistical thinking and mathematical/numerate skills
" Assessment issues, such as authenticity, balance criteria and standards in projects and exams.
" A constructivist and data linked approach to teaching and
" Learning in introductory probability and stochastic processes
" Resources and curriculum for school and tertiary levels.

Helen also commented that she has many more student-collected datasets and wants to return to the building of these resources for data investigations. Helen will also visit Durham and Glasgow Universities.

New Resources Developed

CensusAtSchool UK, Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:45:03 +0100: New resources for Geography and Mathematics are now available for free download. 'Waste not Want not' for Geography and 'Mind Games' & 'More Mind Games for Mathematics. Find them in the Curriculum Activities section.

Comments go live!

QCA - RSS Centre Review, Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:07:56 +0100: The QCA - RSS Centre Review is currently receiving replies to a 20% survey of schools and a new “Have Your Say” page that invites teachers to send us their questions and comments has now gone live.

New Flash Enabled version of CensusAtSchool launched

CensusAtSchool UK, Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:00:00 +0100: New this year, a Flash-enabled version of the Phase 6 Questionnaire aims to engage younger learners with the CensusAtSchool project. The Flash-enabled Questionnaire is bright, colourful and simple for younger children to fill in.

Data4Learning published

CensusAtSchool UK, Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:00:00 +0100: Data4Learning, written by Doreen Connor and Claire Turner has now been published. A brand new innovative approach to data handling, aiming to develop pupil's thinking skills. Utilising the CensusAtSchool project and pupil's own data, it gives meaning to the data used and motivates and interests the children. Available at just £49.95 each (including VAT) from Claire publications email mail@clairepublications.com

International Database website launched

International CensusAtSchool, Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:00:00 +0100: The CensusAtSchool International Database has been given a new home on the new International CensusAtSchool Project Website. Rebranded to reflect the international focus of the project, and available in both English and French, the website provides access to data from CensusAtSchool in the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. There is also information for countries wishing to become part of the CensusAtSchool family of projects.

New location for RSS Centre

RSS Centre, Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:00:00 +0100: The RSS Centre has moved offices to the Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus. Situated 4 miles out of Nottingham, this move puts the Centre in brand new, purpose-built facilities in an attractive campus setting.

Phase 6 Launches!

CensusAtSchool UK, Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:00:00 +0100: The CensusAtSchool Project enters a sixth year with the launch of the Phase 6 Questionnaires. Available in two versions for Primary and Secondary students, Phase 6 builds on the existing international database.

Safety in the Sun with the Sunshine Survey

SurveyAtSchool, Wed, 1 Jun 2005 13:00:00 +0100: The June Survey in the SurveyAtSchool example survey series has been produced in collaboration with the charity Marie Curie Cancer Care. Focusing on Sun Awareness, the survey enables students to investigate the precautions taken when going out on sunny days.

IssuesAtSchool pilot project hailed as Outstanding Success

IssuesAtSchool, Mon, 16 May 2005 13:00:00 +0100: A workshop with representatives from 8 of the schools which took part in the IssuesAtSchool pilot has produced an extremely positive Report on the Pilot School Use of IssuesAtSchool.

The Return of ExperimentsAtSchool

ExperimentsAtSchool, Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:00:00 +0100: After a review of previous and current use of the ExperimentsAtSchool site it has been redesigned to include aspects of the original site that were most used by schools. There is a new emphasis on interactive on-line experiments and on experiments which are fun and designed to engage the learner, enhancing the learning experience. The site was re-launched to coincide with National Science Week 2005 in March.

RSS Centre asked to carry out review of stats and data handling in GCSE curriculum

QCA - RSS Centre Review, Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:00:00 +0100: In response to Professor Adrian Smith's Report into Post-14 Mathematics Education the DfES has asked the QCA to 'review the statistics and handling data content of GCSE Mathematics to determine what should be retained as part of the core curriculum for mathematics and what may be beneficially seeded for delivery through other subjects, particularly science'. The Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education at Nottingham Trent University is carrying out the review.

SurveyAtSchool Launches!

SurveyAtSchool, Tue, 1 Feb 2005 13:00:00 +0100: Complementing CensusAtSchool by completing the handling data cycle, SurveyAtSchool allows pupils to create their own online surveys and investigate the collected data.