Bücher der Reihe International Studies in Educational Achievement

Presents information from Phase 1 of the IEA Preprimary Project. This volume is useful to early childhood professionals and researchers as well as to policymakers concerned with family and educational issues. It presents information about group settings in various nations, including their sponsorship and the auxiliary services they offer.

Gives the results of the 2nd IEA Science Study. This book contains comparisons which are made between countries in terms of the conditions under which science is taught, the organization of science teaching, the emphasis on different science areas and on the process of science, the focus of decision-making with respect to the science curriculum.