RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

The development of PrimaryConnections is being continually informed by research and evaluation.

• A two page Summary of the research data
• New research reports clearly demonstrate that PrimaryConnections is having a positive impact on schools, teachers and students.
  Science is primary – A review of PrimaryConnections Stage 3 2006-2008
  Science is primary – Executive summary
  An overview of PrimaryConnections Stage 3 research outcomes 2006-2008
  
  
• In 2007 the impact of PrimaryConnections on students' science processes, literacies of science and attitudes towards science were evaluated. The research report is now available.
  
  
• Small Study – Big Success Story. PrimaryConnections Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives Pilot Study Report.
  
  
• Ongoing evaluations are used to inform the development of PrimaryConnections. The reports
  evaluate the impact of the program on teachers, Professional Learning Facilitators, university science educators, and principals.
  
  
• In 2005 research was conducted to assess the impact of PrimaryConnections in trial schools. The results showed that PrimaryConnections has a strong, positive impact on students, teachers, and schools.

Students from the Middle Swan district

Small study big success story