"This is the best introduction to the science of archaeology, " he says.

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Mr. Cannon's introduction to computer science class has surged to about 300 students this semester, compared to 200 last year.

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Alongside summer interns Jamie Wong and Jessica Liu, Resig worked to create an introduction to computer science course with online chapters in drawing, programming, animation and user interaction.

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After sitting in on the Introduction to Computer Science class taught by Evan Korth, an associate NYU professor, Mr. Patel saw his peers building products and was motivated to study the topic.

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This early introduction to inquiry-based science should help students meet the demand for increased skills in the workplace.

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The introduction of computer science prompted arts campaigners to call for a further widening of the English Baccalaureate.

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Udacity offers 11 STEM courses like "Introduction to Physics, " "Intro to Computer Science, " and "Web Application Engineering" -- all free.

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The introduction of the National Curriculum in the 1980s meant that all young people studied English, Maths and Science up to the age of 16.

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The introduction of the English Baccalaureate - which will be awarded to pupils gaining good GCSE passes in maths, English, two science subjects, a language and history or geography - would increase the uptake of history, he added.

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