Developing Interest and Relating Scientific Learning to the Wider World

Matrix of progress indicators

This matrix focuses on interest, attitudes, and values in science. The progress indicators relate to the general aims of science education (Science in the New Zealand Curriculum, page 9), which provide a foundation for effective, lifelong science learning and an understanding of the role that science plays in societies.

It can be viewed in two formats:

Levels 1–5 displayed horizontally as in the sets distributed to schools
Levels 1–5 displayed vertically

Key aspect of learning: experiencing and showing awe, wonder, and interest

At all levels, science education fosters students' ability to:

• display curiosity about the world around them
• demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement about how science works
• take an interest in a particular scientific topic or activity
• pursue scientific interests, without prompting, outside the formal learning environment
• display initiative and commitment when seeking answers to their questions
• express awe and wonder or enthusiasm about an observation, experience, idea, or explanation
• develop and declare an interest in some aspect of science or the environment
• persevere to solve problems and overcome difficulties while pursuing their own interest in science
• share with and involve others in their own interest in science
• take responsibility for their own and others' learning in science and the environment.

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