Examining primary school students' attitudes towards science in terms of gender, class level and income level

Abstract

This study is conducted to determine the relationship primary school students' attitudes towards science between their demographic variables such as gender, class level and their families' income levels. The sample of the study is composed of a total of 882 students. In this survey model study, "Science Attitude Scale" was used. According to the results of the analysis of students' points of attitude towards science, in terms of variables; a significant differences were found in favor of 6 th and 7 th grade students, female students and the families who have medium income level. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.