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Science Framework

Introduction

The Government has set ambitious national targets for pupils' achievements in the National Curriculum tests for science at the end of Key Stage 3. By 2007, 80% of pupils are expected to reach level 5 and above, with a milestone target for 2004 of 70% at level 5 and above. To reach these goals will need effective teaching and raised expectations of all pupils.

The National Strategy for Key Stage 3 is part of the Government's support for schools as they strive to reach their targets. It began in schools in September 2001 with the introduction of two strands: English and mathematics. Three other strands - science, information and communication technology (ICT), and teaching and learning in the foundation subjects (TLF) - will be introduced in 2002-03.

The pilot of the science strand involved just over 200 schools across 17 LEAs from January 2001 to April 2002. Case studies illustrating how these schools have tackled aspects of the Strategy are available on this website.