Has the UK Education System Destroyed Physics?

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The UK education system has undergone significant changes to the physics curriculum, leading to concerns that it no longer adequately represents the subject. Teachers report that the new syllabus emphasizes qualitative understanding over essential quantitative skills, which could diminish students' interest and proficiency in physics. Critics argue that the curriculum fails to teach vital skills like scientific writing and teamwork, which are crucial for future physicists. There is a fear that these changes will discourage students from pursuing careers in science and engineering, ultimately harming the field of physics in the UK. The discussion highlights a broader concern about the decline of science education and its implications for the future.
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Hmm, a bit off topic, but anyway: I'm taking the A-level in physics(Edexcel). I've got the synoptic paper tomorrow and I'm also taking Advanced Extension, which is exactly the same material, but the questions are more oriented at problem solving rather than snot-chewing. Anyway, I find the Advanced Extension paper to be easier in many ways, compared to the synoptic. Sure, the questions are tricky, but at least they don't ask you to explain something obvious, where you have to guess what answer will give you the marks. You just solve the problem given(or try to, anyway).

Just my 2 cents.(I had 3 A-level exams today, so my post may be not very coherent. Sorry about that, my brain is fried.)
 
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Good luck - and don't feel bad about us old farts going on about how you have it easy and it's not like when we were at school. People have been saying that about students since pythagorus was a lad!
 
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Wow, sorry to hear about that. I hope it changes. Wish I could sign.
 

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