Describes the various activities, and the progress, that took place during the past year and that were carried out by the members of the Association, including projects, science papers, different forms of working groups and conferences. (GA)

Presents a brief summary of the information reported to the Examinations Secretary by the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) Boards in Britain. Emphasis is placed upon the percentages of students taking examinations in the sciences. (JR)

Reports the findings of a study which investigated problems associated with the adoption of the Nuffield Combined Science Project by middle schools in Britain. (JR)

Explains the overall structure and the main duties of the Education (Co-ordinating) Committee and its four standing subcommittees: Examinations, Safeguards, Apparatus, and Primary Science. Some specific activities of the committees are mentioned. (GA)

Reports the findings and conclusions of the Joint Royal Society/Institute of Physics Physics Education Committee (in Collaboration with mathematicians) regarding the mathematical needs of "A' level physics students in Britain. (JR)

Reports on effects of the working party of the Association for Science Education (ASE) toward the development of a policy statement for the future of science education. (CP)

Presents an interim report on a study of the interaction between secondary school chemistry and mathematics, which was undertaken by the British Committee on Chemical Education. (JR)

Gives a summary of a report on primary schools in England. A comprehensive survey of a representation sample of 7-, 9-, and 11- year-old pupils was conducted. The findings and their implications are considered. Recommendations are presented. (GA)

Presents a report about astronomy education in the United Kingdom. Some of the views about astronomy activities in schools and the importance of teaching astronomy and space science in British schools are included. (HM)