Students who complete a Silver CREST Award through hands-on science, engineering, and technology projects are more likely to perform better at GCSE exams and pursue STEM A-levels in high school compared to similar students who did not participate. On average, CREST students scored higher GCSE points than their non-CREST peers, and a greater percentage of CREST students chose to study STEM A-levels after secondary school. The CREST program benefits approximately 30,000 UK students annually and provides real-world experiences that positively influence academic achievement and subject selection.

6. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2018/march/draw-a-scientist/

7. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2018/march/draw-a-scientist/

8. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-centres/departments/education-practice-and-society/aspires

9. What are CREST Awards?
• Hands-on science, engineering, design &
technology projects
• 5 to 19-year-olds
• Approx 30,000 young people gain a CREST
Award every year across the UK

10. www.britishscienc
eassociation.org/
crestsilver-report

11. Qu 2. Does the Silver CREST Award have an
impact on attainment at GCSE?
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12. Qu. 3 Does a Silver CREST Award affect the
likelihood of taking a STEM A level?
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