1. Pupil Questionnaire results:
Developing Year 6 childrens’ wonder, passion & independence in Science.
Evidence
Pupil Questionnaire results:
“I do an investigation myself, most/all of the time”
Autumn–33%
Summer–68%
Key Strategies:
Create opportunities for wonder
Move wonder to questions & lines of enquiry
Ensure children experience & understand all forms of scientific enquiry & their purpose.
Ensure children understanding the purpose of recording & are able to engage critically with the evidence.
Consider the relevance of recording to ensure it is required.
Let children make the decisions!
Next steps
Roll project out to the wider school
Consider opportunities to support year groups with planning, assessment & timetabling of science
Develop teachers subject knowledge
Develop assessment of scientific enquiry across the school