Second International Science Study 1984
The purpose of the Second International Science Study (SISS84) was to examine science achievement and its correlates in the participating countries and to study trends in science achievement from the first testing, which took place in 1970–1971.
The student tests were developed for the three age groups of students and included a number of science topics. For each topic, three types of activities were tested: knowledge, understanding of a principle, and application of information and principles to solve a practical problem. The science test was complemented by questionnaires for students, teachers, and school principals. In addition, countries participating in the study prepared a National Science Education Case Study Report on teaching science within the country. The data were collected in 1983–1984.
Target Population
Three target populations were tested: 10-year-old students, 14-year-old students, and terminal secondary school students.
Participating Educational Systems
Australia, Canada, China, England, Finland, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe.
Link to IEA website
DATA - Population
All countries
- Data from all countries. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from all countries. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from all countries. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Australia
- Data from Australia. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Australia. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Australia. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Canada (French)
- Data from Canada, French. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Canada, French. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Canada, French. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Canada (English)
- Data from Canada, English. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Canada, English. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Canada, English. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
England
- Data from England. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from England. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from England. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Finland
- Data from Finland. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Finland. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Finland. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Ghana
Hong Kong
- Data from Hong Kong. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Hong Kong. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Hong Kong. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Hungary
- Data from Hungary. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Hungary. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Hungary. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Israel
- Data from Israel. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Israel. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Israel. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Italy
- Data from Italy. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Italy. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Italy. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Japan
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Data from Japan. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Japan. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Japan. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Korea
- Data from Korea. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Korea. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Korea. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Netherlands
Nigeria
- Data from Nigeria. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Nigeria. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Norway
- Data from Norway. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Norway. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Norway. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Papua New Guinea
- Data from Papua New Guinea. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Papua New Guinea. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Philippines
- Data from Philippines. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Philippines. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Poland
- Data from Poland. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Poland. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Poland. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
Singapore
- Data from Singapore. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Singapore. Population 2 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- Data from Singapore. Population 3 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
SWEDEN (A,B)
- Data from Sweden. Population 1 (SPSS-files in zip archive)
- SISS84_SE_School_Teacher_Student_sav.zip - PopII.
- SISS84_SE_School_Teacher_Student_sav.zip - PopIII
THAILAND
UNITED STATES (A,B)
- SISS84_US_School_Teacher_Student_sav.zip - PopI
- SISS84_US_School_Teacher_Student_sav.zip - PopII
- SISS84_US_School_Teacher_Student_sav.zip - PopIII
ZIMBABWE
Documentation
Technical Reports
Jacobson, W. J. & Others. (1987) The Second IEA Science Study - U.S. Revised Edition (pdf 1 MB).
IEA. (1988): International Science Report (pdf)
Documentation and Problems
Codebooks_Population 1
Codebook for student background questionnaire. Population 1 - SC21ALLS (pdf)
Codebook for student form E. Population 1 - SC21ALLE (pdf)
Codebook for student form M. Population 1 - SC21ALLM (pdf)
Codebook for student form O. Population 1. - SC21ALLO (pdf)
Codebook for school questionnaire. Population 1 - SC21ALLC (pdf)
Codebook for teacher questionnaire. Population 1 - SC21ALLT (pdf)
Codebooks Population 2
Codebook for student background questionnaire. Population 2 - SC22ALLS (pdf)
Codebook for student form E. Population 2 - SC22ALLE (pdf)
Codebook for student form M. Population 2 - SC22ALLM (pdf)
Codebook for student form O. Population 2 - SC22ALLO (pdf)
Codebook for school questionnaire. Population 2 - SC22ALLC (pdf)
Codebook for teacher questionnaire. Population 2 - SC22ALLT (pdf)
Codebooks Population 3
Codebook for student background questionnaire. Population 3 - SC23ALLS (pdf)
Codebook for student form E. Population 3 - SC23ALLE (pdf)
Codebook for student form M. Population 3 - SC23ALLM (pdf)
Codebook for student form O. Population 3 - SC23ALLO (pdf)
Codebook for school questionnaire. Population 3 - SC23ALLC (pdf)
Codebook for teacher questionnaire. Population 3 - SC23ALLT (pdf)
Information about variables FSECED and MSECED in Student background (pdf)
Sampling Design
Summary of the Sampling Design (pdf)
Country information (pdf-files in zip archive)
Instruments
Population 1
Student Background Questionnaire. Population 1 (pdf)
Student Verbal Test
Student Math Test
Student Opinions Questionnaire
Student Science Learning Questionnaire
Student Science Achievment Test (1A)
Student Achievment Test Biology (1B)
Student Achievment Test Chemistry (1C)
Student Science Achievement Test (1D)
Student Achievment Test Science Score (1M)
Student Science Test Lab Excercises (1PRA_A&B)
National Achievment Test, Swedish (1S)
Population II
Student Background Questionnaire
Student Verbal Test
Student Math Test
Student Opinions Questionnaire
Student Science Learning Questionnaire
Student Science Achievment Test (2A)
Student Achievment Test Biology (2B)
Student Achievment Test Chemistry (2C)
Student Science Achievement Test (2D)
Student Achievment Test Science Score (2M)
Student Science Test Lab Excercises (9A&B)
National Achievment Test, Swedish (2S)
Population III
Student Background Questionnaire
Student Verbal Test
Student Math Test
Student Opinions Questionnaire
Student Science Learning Questionnaire
Student Achievment Test Science General
Student Achievment Test Biology (3B)
Student Achievment Test Chemistry (3C)
Student Achievment Test Physics (3P)
Student Achievement Test Earth Science (3E)
Student Achievment Test Science Score (3M)
Student Test Understanding Nature of Science (3N)
National Achievment Test, Swedish (3S)
School and Teacher
School Questionnaire
Teacher Questionnaire
Publications
International
IEA. (1988). Science achievement in seventeen countries. A preliminary report.
Rosier, M.J., & Keeves, J.P. (1991). Science Education and Curricula in Twenty-Three Countries: The IEA Study of Science I.
Keeves, J.P. (Ed.). (1992). The IEA Science Study III: Changes in Science Education and Achievement: 1970 to 1984.
Postlethwaite, T.N., & Wiley, D.E. (Eds.). (1992). Science Achievement in Twenty-Three Countries: The IEA Study of Science II.
Swedish
Riis, U. (Ed). (1988). Naturvetenskaplig undervisning i svensk skola - huvudresultat från en IEA-undersökning.
Riis, U. & Engström, J-Å. (1989). Den svenska läroplansanalysen: Rational, Anvisningar och Resultat.