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6 reasons why academic competitions are for ALL students
For some schools, academic competitions are seen strictly as ways to compete. They’re targeted towards their elite students with the best chances of coming out on top. And using academic competitions to test, nurture and celebrate the talents of high …
How STEM learning helps to build better futures for children
When you consider that 100 years ago, scratching yourself could easily lead to sepsis and an early death, you realise how far we’ve come in the last century. Penicillin, air travel, GPS systems, and countless other life-enhancing technologies have been …
5 ways ICAS can help you get ahead with your students’ learning
According to a survey by TeacherVision in 2021, 70% of teachers are worried that their students are behind.5 That’s a big percentage, and there’s a good chance you may be one of them. As a teacher, what else can you …
How to inspire a love of learning for your kids
Our world is a complex, fascinating place. For your children to successfully manoeuvre their way through it, they’ll spend a lifetime learning about its various things and processes, trying to earn the necessary wisdom for happy, prosperous lives. And if …
How does ICAS grading work?
Every year, thousands of students sit the ICAS competition from countries across the world. If your child is one of them, and you’re wondering whether they have achieved a good ICAS score or grade, we’ll explain how they work in …
Originally published on ICAS Assessments website