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

• 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
  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 asses the impact of PrimaryConnections in trial schools. The results showed that PrimaryConnections has a strong, positive impact on students, teachers, and schools.