Exceptional Outcomes in Science Education: Findings from ÆSOP

Abstract

The achievements of its students are a school's first concern - its reason for being. And when the outcomes of that school's endeavours are seen to be exceptional, its community members may justifiably be satisfied and proud of this accomplishment, for theirs is a school that illuminates a pathway to excellence that others may follow. So that other schools may be assisted in achieving excellence in their students' achievements ÆSOP - An Exceptional Schooling Outcomes Project - was undertaken. The prime mission of the project was to identify and analyse principles, processes and practices in schools that produce outstanding educational outcomes. The project was located in Years 7-10 in New South Wales government (public) schools.