Secondary

As part of a call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review, Professor Becky Francis looks at the data on subject take-up for GCSE and A levels and argues there is a more ‘nuanced’ picture than many believe

The Scottish government’s response to the Hayward review is symptomatic of a myriad of missed opportunities for the country’s education system, says Barry Black

School Leaders Scotland responds after the long-awaited government response to the Hayward review of qualifications and assessment, and also shares its view on the country’s education bill

Researchers launching a maths review explain why, despite plenty of positives with the subject, there are many areas that need focus to help the subject maintain momentum

The use of phones in schools is a controversial topic – but should they be banned? Tes looks at what the government guidance and research tell us

Data shows a new maths qualification has been bucking attainment trends and may offer a way of engaging harder to reach students

Some LED lights can flicker in a way that causes headaches, migraines and concentration issues – but a slow-motion solution in the palm of your hand could help, says this academic

Sarah Ledger reflects on why she still gets a buzz from being a classroom teacher after almost four decades at the chalkface

If we genuinely want all students to be proficient in maths and English, we need a different kind of assessment, says ASCL’s general secretary

The gulf between the number of secondary probationers councils requested and the number they actually ended up with this new school year has been revealed by an exclusive Tes Scotland investigation

With a vast array of exam data published for GCSE results day, we’ve picked through the key information to share the most interesting and unexpected insights

In the wake of this year’s exam results in Scotland, the education secretary flagged a ‘wide degree of variation’ between councils – but how useful are pass rates as a measure of success?