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This paper analyses the views of pupils before and after transfer to secondary school. While pupils reported an enjoyment of science the study raises concerns about the image, status and academic challenge of school science.
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Campbell, B. (2001). Pupils’ Perceptions of Science Education at Primary and Secondary School. In: Behrendt, H., et al. Research in Science Education - Past, Present, and Future. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47639-8_16
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