Mastery in primary science

Dr Deborah Wilkinson is a senior lecturer in education at the University of Chichester and has a special interest in primary science. She is interested in how questions are used to develop learning during science lessons as well as how science can be delivered across subject areas.Wayne Stallard, Director of Olive Tree Education, has over 20 years’ experience working as a science educator in the primary phase both in the UK and abroad. He is particularly interested in teacher assessment of primary science.

• Part 1: The Theory behind mastery in primary science1. The effective teaching of primary science2. The importance of questions in primary science3. Mastery in primary science4. Linking planning and assessment together to evidence masteryPart 2: Assessing Mastery at ‘greater depth’5. Science in Early Years settings6. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 17. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 28. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 39. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 410. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 511. Activities linked to the National Curriculum – Year 6