Reports the findings of evaluations of the trial versions of the course, concentrating on the aspects that appear to have significance for biology teaching in a wider context." (AL)

Reports the results of evaluation of specified student and course objectives by teacher ratings and test results. Includes a discussion of the evaluation of the materials as a result of formative evaluation. (AL)

Presented is the continuation of a previous article outlining the aims and methods of an evaluation of the Nuffield O-level biology course materials and their use. Presented is a discussion of the value of the course materials for achieving the objectives of the course, and the relationship between the course and the examination set for it.…

Relates results of analyses of student performance on the final course examination to differences in sex, previous educational background, concurrent studies, attitudes toward the course, reasons for studying biology and career aspirations. (AL)

Teacher motivation, class size, type of school (administrative arrangement), and instructional facilities available had little differential influence on student achievement in the trials of the Nuffield A-Level Biology course. The mean achievement of the students in the schools tended to reflect the general calibre and aspirations of past and…