Too much TV, Internet and computer games associated with poorer GCSE grades

In a recent study, researchers found that pupils doing an extra hour of daily homework and reading performed significantly better than their peers. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=251

Curriculum Provision for the Gifted and Talented in the Secondary School

Practical help for teachers in making day-to-day provision for the able in their classroom. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=250

Online version of Managing the Training Process

An online version of Managing the Training Process is now available. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=249

Calculator ban 'improves maths'

New government figures suggest a record number of children are passing maths tests at 11 thanks to classroom calculator ban. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=247

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