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Foreword, T. Plomp. Preface, T. Husen. Executive summary. Science,technology and education. The design and conduct of the second sciencestudy. Science education: past and present. Changes in opportunities tolearn science. Attitudes towards science: measures and effects.Disparities between the sexes in science education 1970-1984. Homebackground factors and educational outcomes. The teaching and learningof science at population 2: 1983-1984. Introducing science: performanceat the 10-year-old level. Specialization in science and performance atthe terminal secondary school level. Changes in science achievement:1970-1984. Index.