Category Archives: education
Wibbling moron David Nutt sacked as government advisor.
Nutt is clearly a candidate for some of the worst “bad science” of the year, and blatant statistic mangling. I wouldn’t trust a word this kook spouted – he sounds like a complete wibbling loon candidate for mistruth, and I … Continue reading
Lightbulbs, windmills, common sense and Ecobuild
I found myself at Ecobuild last week, not so much for the eco as for the build. Thought I’d listen in to a debate they were having that day – here’s the info: 11.45 – 12.30 Climate change – behavoural … Continue reading
Isn’t it time we all stopped pretending to be offended?
I think it’s time we started ignoring people who pretend to take offense and any and everything they can, just to make a noise. Like the MP that told a joke. Factually accurate, you may not like it, but lots … Continue reading
Book Review – Bad Science
From the BBC There is no evidence that products widely promoted to help the body “detox” work, scientists warn. The charitable trust Sense About Science reviewed 15 products, from bottled water to face scrub, and found many detox claims were … Continue reading
Britain’s involvement in slavery to be taught in schools
According to the BBC: Britain’s involvement in the slave trade is to be studied by all secondary pupils in England from September. Children will study the development of the trade, colonisation and how slavery was linked to the British empire … Continue reading
ETS Europe SATS marking company – massive stuff-up
ANOTHER huge stuff-up from American-based marking company, ETS Europe. Just read the above – what a sorry story. And apparently, they use GCSE students to mark the papers! Un-be-lievable. And I heard a bit about it Radio 4 this morning … Continue reading
British bad at maths – exam cheats – dumbing down
In the last few days… From The Times (added 30th June 2008) Pupils are being rewarded for writing obscenities in their GCSE English examinations even when it has nothing to do with the question. Write ‘fuck off’ on a GCSE … Continue reading
One Laptop Per Child – BOGOF from November 12 2007
The One Laptop Per Child project is doing a two week “G1G1” (Give One Get One) scheme from November 12th 2007, for what is thought be be just two weeks. The idea being you pay £200 and you get one … Continue reading
