Discover the National Knowledge Gaps in Y10-11 Science Units
You’re about to access 2 years worth of student data, analysed and segmented to highlight the trickiest topics and units in GCSE Science teaching.
Dive into our 2023 report that uncovers the most prevalent knowledge gaps across Y10-11 Science units. Explore not only what these gaps are, but also why they exist and how you can effectively bridge them for your students.
Unlock the Hidden Gaps:
Ever wondered which crucial concepts your students might be missing out on? Our report uncovers the elusive learning gaps that could be holding back their success.
The Science Head-Scratchers:
Dive into the three topics that have been baffling students across the nation. Discover which topics, despite their seemingly straightforward nature, boast a pass rate that’ll leave you astonished.
Unearth the Mindset:
Delve into the psychology behind learning gaps and discover the different types of obstacles that hinder student progress. Gain a deeper understanding of your students’ struggles and pave the way for impactful interventions.
Where Students Stumble:
Discover the topic that has an 11.8% lower pass rate, and the questions that can help cement this learning.
A message from our Founder
Understanding what our students truly grasp is the key to really supporting their academic growth. That’s why I’m excited to share this guide with you – a treasure trove of insights that have been carefully curated over the past two years.
‘Learning Gaps in GCSE Science – A National Picture’ has been put together using loads of data points that we’ve gathered on Educake during the past couple of years.
You’ll find information on notoriously tricky subjects that students have to contend with in GCSE Science. It covers topics from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematical science. I hope you’ll find it useful.
Whether you’ve been teaching for decades or are just getting started in your career (or somewhere in between), this guide provides handy insight on the most challenging topics. We’ve also considered learning gaps more generally, with examples of what can cause them. Potential issues around motivation, communication and environmental influences are all factors when addressing classroom progress.
We’ve highlighted the top three tricky topics in each subject and given you some sample questions.
If you want to review the full picture across GCSE Science, we’ve also included the complete results, collated from millions of student responses.
I hope you’ll agree that this is more than just a data dump. You’re getting up-to-date information on the national understanding of GCSE Science, an explanation of learning gaps, and ideas for how to tackle the challenges.
Thanks for reading and I hope you’ll share your feedback with me.
Charley Darbishire
Founder, Educake
