Second International 91̽»¨ Study 1984
The purpose of the Second International 91̽»¨ Study (SISS84) was to examine science achievement and its correlates in the participating countries and to study trends in science achievement from the first testing, which took place in 1970–1971.
The student tests were developed for the three age groups of students and included a number of science topics. For each topic, three types of activities were tested: knowledge, understanding of a principle, and application of information and principles to solve a practical problem. The science test was complemented by questionnaires for students, teachers, and school principals. In addition, countries participating in the study prepared a National 91̽»¨ Education Case Study Report on teaching science within the country. The data were collected in 1983–1984.
Target Population
Three target populations were tested: 10-year-old students, 14-year-old students, and terminal secondary school students.
Participating Educational Systems
Australia, Canada, China, England, Finland, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe.
DATA - Population
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All countries
Australia
Canada (French)
Canada (English)
England
Finland
Ghana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Singapore
SWEDEN (A,B)
THAILAND
UNITED STATES (A,B)
ZIMBABWE
Instruments
Documentation and Problems
Codebooks_Population I
Codebooks Population II
Codebooks Population III
Sampling Design