AN INVESTIGATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC LITERACY

Konstantinos G. Tsoumanis, Georgios Stylos, Konstantinos T. Kotsis

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Scientific literacy (SL) is critical for individuals to cope effectively with the everyday life situations of modern society. On this premise, this survey aims threefold: to validate the Greek version of the SL Assessment (SLA) tool, examine the SL of 425 Greek primary school students, and understand their attitudes and beliefs about science. Reliability and validity were investigated through statistical techniques, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and the alpha-Cronbach coefficient. According to the statistical analyses, students have moderate to low SL levels. Variables such as gender and urban vs. rural setting appear to significantly impact the performance of the study’s participants, and of particular interest are students’ attitudes and beliefs about science. The research findings enhance concern over students' low SL level and the extent to which the school establishment responds to society’s science needs and expectations.

 

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