Preconceptions about technical systems prevalent amongst upper secondary school pupils

In the Netherlands there is an interest in implementing engineering as part of K-12 general education. order to know what pupils' perception system concept at that level is, research into was conducted. This study not only carried out six schools across country, but for comparison also Turkey country. During qualitative preparation research, pupils were asked describe a technical according them. quantitative main study, respond 44 True/False statements which they could indicate is. Factor analysis has been performed reveal dimensions systems have their minds. contrast studies among lower secondary school, clear about found. The differences between male and female respondents with regard system, found education, upper engineering. predominant knowledge indicated reasonable image technology, depending on whether it taught school subject.