Digital Creativity in BESD Schools

year long project conducted by CRIPSAT researchers at the University of Liverpool has helped to improve the outlook and prospects of many students who have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)...more

Optional Assessment Materials

In 1998 CRIPSAT was contracted to produce Optional Assessment Materials to support teachers of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 in Wales. 210 teachers in Wales in Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 contributed to the development of these materials which are available in English and Welsh. The materials aim to help teachers make judgements about children's...more

SPACE Project

The National Curriculum sets out in some detail the programmes of study which are children's minimum entitlement in science. Systematic information about children's understanding of the science which is prescribed in the National Curriculum is a prime research target. Of particular interest is conceptual progression and effective strategies to...more

Gravity Research

In 1998 - 1999 CRIPSAT in collaboration with a group of teachers and pupils in KS1 and KS2 examined teaching and learning of gravity. The report presents formative assessment probes and offers insight into effective classroom practices.

Museum Evaluation

CRIPSAT in collaboration with the Education Officers of Jodrell Bank Science Centre and Ship Shape at the Liverpool Maritime Museum developed support materials for teachers and pupils so that visiting pupils may gain maximum benefit from the Centres' interactive exhibits