PISA 2006: School context of science achievement: How ready are our 15-year-olds for tomorrow's world?
This report examines the school context in which the science learning of 15-year-old students takes place. The findings presented come from the administration of PISA 2006, where the main subject of interest was science.
Author: Robyn Caygill & Saila Sok [Ministry of Education]Date Published: September 2008
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