This report presents a new synthesis of statistical indicators and research findings on the quality of science and mathematics education in the United States. In more detail than any other report, it addresses the progress made toward the U.S. national goal of ranking first in the world in mathematics and science by the year 2000. It draws on…

Conclusions from Project Synthesis (analysis of National Science Foundation programs of 1960-70s and results of three National Assessment of Educational Progress data) are presented. Implications for college science teaching include the need for high motivation materials for nonscience majors, government support for inservice training and…