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What were the researchers' aims?

In Scotland, pupils transfer from primary to secondary school at age 12 years. Most pupils attend comprehensive schools. They follow a combined science course in the first two years of secondary school before opting for the two year Standard Grade physics course (GCSE equivalent). Pupils can then opt to pursue the one year Higher Grade course which determines entry to higher education.

The researchers set out to analyse the perceptions towards physics of boys and girls in different age groups and to explore the relationships between their:

attitudes towards physics;
self-perceptions as learners of physics;
changes in intentions to studying science at a higher level; and
interest in physics topics.

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Research Home Themes \| Find digests \| About the digests resources glossary researchers contact TRIPS Introduction What were the researchers' aims? What attitudes did boys and girls of different ages have towards studying physics? How confident were pupils about their ability to cope with physics courses? How did pupils view carrying on with studying physics? What did boys and girls like and dislike about the content of physics courses? How was the study designed? What are the implications of the study for science teachers? Where can I find out more? Send us your feedback Collated digests To view/remove/add notes and save your collated digests click here Get Word Reader Gender and physics (Updated) This digest found in Gender Science Send to a friend Word doc 50KB Printer friendly Collate for later What were the researchers' aims? In Scotland, pupils transfer from primary to secondary school at age 12 years. Most pupils attend comprehensive schools. They follow a combined science course in the first two years of secondary school before opting for the two year Standard Grade physics course (GCSE equivalent). Pupils can then opt to pursue the one year Higher Grade course which determines entry to higher education. The researchers set out to analyse the perceptions towards physics of boys and girls in different age groups and to explore the relationships between their: attitudes towards physics; self-perceptions as learners of physics; changes in intentions to studying science at a higher level; and interest in physics topics.