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Peer reviewedHarbeck, Mary Blatt – Science and Children, 1978
Reports on the District of Columbia school system's competency-based curriculum plan for education accountability. (BB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedRenner, John W.; Coulter, Vivian Jensen – Science and Children, 1976
Suggests that a possible explanation of why student achievement in science is higher than nationwide statistics rests in the combined systemwide philosophy of education combined with the implementation of science curricula K-8 which was compatible with the district philosphy. Data tables are presented. (EB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Peer reviewedShymansky, James A.; And Others – Science and Children, 1982
Highlights a quantitative synthesis of research studies on Elementary Science Study, Science Curriculum Improvement Study, and Science A Process Approach, focusing on student performance/achievement, attitudes, process skills, and basic skills. Suggests that activities and instructional strategies from the programs be incorporated into existing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
