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Indicators of Precollege Education in Science and Mathematics

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0309035368

Many studies point to the inadequacy of precollege education in the United States. How can it be improved? The development of effective policy requires information on the condition of education and the ability to measure change. This book lays out a framework for an efficient monitoring system. Key variables include teacher quality and quantity, course content, instructional time and enrollment, and student achievement.

Improving Indicators of the Quality of Science and Mathematics Education in Grades K-12

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0309037409

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This book presents a carefully developed monitoring system to track the progress of mathematics and science education, particularly the effects of ongoing efforts to improve students' scientific knowledge and mathematics competency. It describes an improved series of indicators to assess student learning, curriculum quality, teaching effectiveness, student behavior, and financial and leadership support for mathematics and science education. Of special interest is a critical review of current testing methods and their use in probing higher-order skills and evaluating educational quality.

Precollege Science and Mathematics Teachers

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1990-02-01

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 030904197X

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The report of a panel assembled by the National Research Council to evaluate the statistics on the supply and demand for science and mathematics teachers concludes that the available data are inadequate and presents recommendations for improved data and further research. No index. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR