An understanding of some science and technology can help the reader evaluate the importance and relevance of the new developments and help reduce irrational fears.
Universities have to become less rigid in their requirements and more helpful to the schools.
At one time Oxford and Cambridge insisted that pupils had either Latin or Greek for University Entrance. The A series would be A1, A2, A3, etc according to the class year. These topics will give the background to present day problems and help the students understand what can be done to solve them. Set B for those who wish to have the sciences as a University option will cover much of the ground of the present day science syllabus but it will be pruned to cover the minimum basics. Special topics will be included to keep the student's interest and enthusiasm in the subject A difference between what is suggested and what was previously taught, is that now we assume that the pupil's knowledge will continue to be updated through out life.