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21	Factors influencing the choice of physical science at secondary schools in the Northern Province Nukeri, Happy Jabulani 06 1900 (has links) This study investigates variables that influence choice of Physical Science as a secondary school subject. The variables are pupil, home environment, teacher and school environment. A questionnaire was administered to 849 grade 9 pupils. The following findings are recorded: The better pupils achieve in Science the more likely that they will further their studies in Science. If pupils have positive self-concepts, beliefs about, attitudes and interest in Science and enjoyed Science at primary school they are inclined to choose Science as a subject. Pupils who choose Science view it as a valuable subject for daily life, have parents who evaluate Science favourably and come from better socio-economic backgrounds than those who do not choose Science. These pupils also view the attitudes, personalities, competencies and methods of assessment of their Science teachers positively. Finally, they perceive the Science curricula and textbooks as beneficial. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) Physical Science Choice Secondary school pupils Attitude Self-concept Interest Achievement Gender Beliefs Socio-economic status Cultural background Teacher's personality Teacher's competence Teacher's assessment Teacher's methods School management policy Science curriculum 500.20712