“…2 Additionally, in defining objectives of experimental work, it is sensible to keep in mind the potential of using experimental work to motivate students; 4,8,13,16,[35][36][37] to popularize the natural sciences; 4,13,38 and to facilitate students' ability to communicate. 13,35,38 When selecting the content of the experimental work in accordance with the objectives of experimental work, the teachers should strive for the tasks to be based on either the students' experiences or everyday life 38,[40][41][42][43] and select and appropriate form of experimental work based on its objectives (demonstration-based experimental work/students' hands-on experimental work). 4,13,24,46 A novel finding for Slovenian school environment derived from the presented research is also, that the majority of students can follow the instructions of the chemistry teacher well and accomplish the predicted assignments required to be followed during experimental work (effectiveness level 1).…”