Coronavirus update: Science practical work in a COVID-19 world: are teacher demonstrations, videos and textbooks effective replacements for hands-on practical activities? (open access)
Issue 378 | Page 7 | Published Sep 2020
Description
An interim report on a research project about Practical Assessment in School Science (PASS) includes consideration of the effects that COVID-19 will have on the feasibility of students doing individual practical work.
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