First International 91̽»¨ Study 1970
The First International 91̽»¨ Study (FISS) is a part of the Six Subject Survey 1970. The study focused on three fields of science: biology, chemistry, and physics. The data were collected shortly after the introduction in many countries of reforms in science education. Thus, the study was concerned not only with achievement across the domain of science, but also with attitudes, methods of teaching, the development of practical skills, and an understanding of the nature of science.
The data were collected in 1970–1971.
Target Population
The target population was 10-year-old students, 14-year old-students, and students in the final grade of the secondary school.
Participating Educational Systems
Australia, Belgium (Flemish), Belgium (French), Chile, England, Germany (FRG), Finland, France, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand, United States. Please note that most but not all countries participated in all studies.
DATA - Additional codebooks
Complete codebook on Six Subject Survey main page.
DATA - Population
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All countries
Australia
Belgium, Flemish
Belgium, French
Chile
England-Wales
Federal Republic Germany (FRG)
Finland
France
Hungary
India
Iran
Israel
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Scotland
Sweden
Thailand
USA
Instruments
Population I
Population II
91̽»¨ II - Section A and B
91̽»¨ Questionnaire - TOUS - Section T
Population IV
91̽»¨
91̽»¨ IV - Section A and B
Advanced 91̽»¨ - Section P, Q, R, S, T & U
Scoring Keys
Teachers
Publications
International
Comber, L.C., & Keeves, J. P. (1973). 91̽»¨ Education in Nineteen Countries I.
Swedish
Husén, T. (1973). Svensk skola i internationell belysning I. Naturorienterande ämnen.