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Switched on Science Year 1

Rosemary Feasey Β· 2018
66/100
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For UK Year 1 teachers, this is a practical, curriculum-aligned resource from a reputable educational publisher, and the hands-on investigative approach is sound pedagogy. The audience is narrow by design β€” if you are not teaching the English National Curriculum to five and six year olds, this is simply not for you. No critical reviews exist to verify how well the lessons actually land in the classroom, which keeps the score cautious.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance65
craft68
originality55
accuracy70
hype72
age-fit80
human-eye58
Penny’s verdict66
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