Secondary School Science Questionnaire (Teacher-‐Pre)

Secondary School Science Questionnaire (Teacher-­‐Pre) 28) I think the declining number of students pursuing the sciences in Years 11and 12 and beyond is related to … (Please mark ’X’ to all that apply) the lack of relevance to students. the perceived difficulty associated with science subjects. the lack of well paid jobs in science (little financial reward). the fact that there are more options for students in terms of subject selection. stereotypes associated with scientists and science subjects (e.g., science is for nerds). a negative experience in Year 7-10 science (found science boring). the low profile science has in society. gender differences in subject selection (fewer females selecting science subjects). Other: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Please Specify)29) At your school, approximately what number of Year 10 students selectPhysics as one of their Year 11 subjects? (Please mark with an ‘X’) 40 students30) Approximately what percentage does the number of students selectingPhysics in Year 11 from question 29 represent? (Please mark with an ‘X’) = 60% representation of the whole Year 10 cohort at my schoolThank you for filling in this questionnaire! Page 8 Tpre5.5