Nuffield Physical Science: Introduction and Guide

The Introduction and Guide to Nuffield Physical Science set out the aims and general philosophy of the course. This was a novel course and the Guide set out to explain its nature, and place in the curriculum, to teachers and students.

Contents
Organiser's foreword
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The characteristics and philosophy of the course
Chapter 3: Teaching the course
Chapter 4: The project
Chapter 5: The A-level examination
Chapter 6: Background of the course, and progress of the trials
Chapter 7: The future of physical science
Chapter 8: Acknowledgements

Appendix 1: Some statistics
Appendix 2: A detailed synopsis of the course
Appendix 3: Apparatus lists
Appendix 4: Specimen examination papers
Appendix 5: Papers sent to physical science schools in connection with project assessment
Appendix 6: Information for sixth-formers
Appendix 7: Physical science as a core for the first-year sixth
Appendix 8: Contents of the Sourcebook