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The Effects of Inquiry Teaching on Student Science Achievement and Attitudes: Evidence from Propensity Score Analysis of PISA Data
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Jiang, Feng; McComas, William F. – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
Gauging the effectiveness of specific teaching strategies remains a major topic of interest in science education. Inquiry teaching among others has been supported by extensive research and recommended by the National Science Education Standards. However, most of the empirical evidence in support was collected in research settings rather than in…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Instruction, Science Achievement
TIMMS Advanced 2015 Assessment Frameworks
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Mullis, Ina V. S., Ed.; Martin, Michael O., Ed. – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2014
It is critical for countries to ensure that capable secondary school students receive further preparation in advanced mathematics and science, so that they are ready to enter challenging university-level studies that prepare them for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This group of students will become the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Tests, Science Tests, Educational Assessment, Secondary School Students
NAEP 1996 National and State Summary Data Tables [CD-ROM].
National Center for Education Statistics (ED), Washington, DC. – 1998
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Summary Data Tables on CD-ROM present mathematics and science results from the NAEP 1996 State Assessments. Mathematics results from 1990 and 1992 assessments are also provided for the nation and for states that participated in either or both of the assessments. The student, teacher, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Institutional Characteristics
Achievement Testing Program, Provincial Report: June 1991 Administration. Grade 3 Science, Grade 6 Mathematics, Grade 9 Social Studies.
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation and Records Branch. – 1992
The results of the achievement testing program of the Alberta (Canada) public schools are reported for the June 1991 administrations. The 1991 results help demonstrate what is possible for students in grades 3, 6, and 9 to know and do in science, mathematics, and social studies. For the first time, results are reported in terms of curriculum…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Age Differences, Educational Assessment