Cover -- Halftitle -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Notes on contributors -- Introduction to the series -- Introduction -- 1 The science curriculum: what is it for? -- 2 Teaching science in a multicultural, multi-faith society -- 3 The irresistible rise of the nature of science in science curricula -- 4 Primary science: a second-class core subject? -- 5 Balanced science: a battle still to be won? -- 6 Lifelong learning in science: dream or reality? -- 7 Understanding evidence in investigations: the way to a more relevant curriculum? -- 8 SC1: beyond the fair test -- 9 Numeracy in science: understanding the misunderstandings -- 10 Developing the literate scientist -- 11 Health education is unavoidable -- 12 The use of cognitive ability testing to set targets -- 13 Drowning in numbers? The need for formative assessment -- 14 Between the idea and the reality falls the shadow: provision for primary-secondary science curricular continuity -- 15 Children's attitudes to science: beyond the men in white coats -- 16 Non-judgemental differentiation: teaching and learning styles for the future -- 17 Are gender differences in achievement avoidable? -- 18 Ability grouping: what is the evidence? -- 19 A challenging curriculum for the more able pupil -- 20 Science for all: the challenge of inclusion -- 21 Information and communications technology in science education: a long gestation -- Bibliography -- Index.