Acknowledgments; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Nature of Science Investigation; 1.2 Sorting Out the Terminology; 1.2.1 Practical Work; 1.2.2 Experiments; 1.2.3 Scientific Method; 1.2.4 Approaches to Investigation; 1.3 The Context of the Study; 1.4 The Research Questions; 1.5 Outline of This Book; References; 2 Science Laboratory Learning Environment, and Learning; 2.1 Science Laboratory and Learning; 2.2 Science Laboratory Environment Inventory; 2.3 Methodology; 2.4 Results; 2.4.1 The Science Laboratory; 2.4.2 Results of the SLEI; 2.5 Student Experiences of Learning to Investigate

2.5.1 Illustrative Example 12.5.1.1 Selected Practical Activity: Exploring Energy Changes; 2.5.2 Illustrative Example 2; 2.5.2.1 Heat Retention in Cups of Different Materials; 2.6 Chapter Summary; References; 3 Motivation to Learn Science Investigation; 3.1 Relevant Theories of Motivation; 3.2 Assessment of Motivation; 3.3 Motivation and Approaches to Learning; 3.4 Motivational Framework for the Study; 3.5 Results; 3.5.1 Engagement; 3.5.2 Variety; 3.5.2.1 Illustrative Example: Exploration of Dry Ice; 3.5.3 Novelty; 3.5.3.1 Illustrative Example: Measuring Energy Content of Fuels; 3.6 Summary

4.3.2.5 Summary of Questionnaire Results4.4 Study Class National Certificate of Educational Achievement Results; 4.5 Validity, Reliability, and Manageability; 4.6 Summary; References; 5 Discussion and Conclusion; 5.1 Emergent Themes; 5.1.1 Fair Testing: Investigation in Practice; 5.1.2 Learning that Science Investigation Process Is Linear and Sequential; 5.1.3 Learning Through Science Investigation; 5.1.4 Motivational Influences of Science Investigation; 5.1.5 Assessment as the Driver of Learning; 5.1.6 Assessment Reliability and Validity Issues

5.1.7 Assessment Promoted Low Level Learning Outcomes5.1.8 Assessment Encouraged a Surface Approach to Learning; 5.2 Conclusion; References; Final Thoughts; Appendix 1Achievement Standard 1.1; Appendix 2Achievement Standard Assessment Task for AS1.1