Analyses secondary school science texts to determine how ideas related to the design of investigations and presents the collection, presentation, analysis and evaluation of the resulting evidence. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)

Asks whether what is taught in science class only makes sense to someone who already understands science. Discusses school science in terms of four questions: (1) What is to be taught?; (2) What conditions promote learning?; (3) What do students learn?; and (4) What are the cognitive processes in learners' minds? (Contains 17 references.)…

A biology curriculum that reflects the practice of biologists, based on a clear description of what biologists know and do, would provide some pupils with a basis for future scientific work and all students with basic scientific literacy. Contends that the British National Curriculum contains an inadequate representation of the work of practicing…

Examines the definitions of scientific observation used in assessing students in Great Britain for the General Certificate in Secondary Education (GCSE). Proposes an instruction framework that supports such definitions. Provides examples of observational tasks and some methods of evaluating them. (TW)

Explains practices and activities related to measurement, observation, and problem solving/practical investigating in British science classes. Provides three physics investigations and assesses their instructional potential and effectiveness with students. (ML)