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Doan, Sy; Fernandez, Maria-Paz; Grant, David; Kaufman, Julia H.; Setodji, Claude Messan; Snoke, Joshua; Strawn, Matt; Young, Christopher J. – RAND Corporation, 2021
This technical report provides information about the sample, survey instrument, and resultant data for the American Instructional Resources Surveys (AIRS) that were administered to principals and teachers in Spring 2021 via RAND's American Educator Panels. The AIRS focused on instructional resources used and supported in English language arts,…
Descriptors: Surveys, Instructional Materials, Language Arts, Mathematics Education
Doan, Sy; Grant, David; Henry, Daniella; Kaufman, Julia H.; Lawrence, Rebecca Ann; Tuma, Andrea Prado; Setodji, Claude Messan; Stelitano, Laura; Woo, Ashley; Young, Christopher J. – RAND Corporation, 2020
This technical report provides information about the sample, survey instrument, and resultant data for the American Instructional Resources Surveys (AIRS) that were administered to principals and teachers in spring 2020 via RAND's American Educator Panels. The AIRS focused on instructional resources used and supported in English language arts,…
Descriptors: Surveys, Instructional Materials, Language Arts, Mathematics Education
Fulkerson, William O.; Campbell, Kiira M.; Hudson, Susan B. – Horizon Research, Inc., 2013
The 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education was designed to provide up-to-date information and to identify trends in the areas of teacher background and experience, curriculum and instruction, and the availability and use of instructional resources. A total of 7,752 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United…
Descriptors: Teacher Surveys, Mathematics Education, Science Education, National Surveys
Horizon Research, Inc., 2013
The 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education was designed to provide up-to-date information and to identify trends in the areas of teacher background and experience, curriculum and instruction, and the availability and use of instructional resources. A total of 7,752 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Educational Trends
McCrea, Edward J., Ed.; deBettencourt, Kathleen, Ed. – 2000
During the fall of 1998 to summer of 1999, the Survey Research Center at the University of Maryland (SRC) conducted a nationwide mail survey of K-12 school teachers. The primary objective of this study was to gather information on how education about the environment is conducted in the classroom. An additional goal was to estimate what proportion…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
Miller-Whitehead, Marie – 1997
The goal of this research was to determine if standardized science test scores in Tennessee show evidence of continuous improvement in student achievement. The data examined as part of this study display evidence of a performance dip in Grade 4 but show an overall increase in scores across grade levels. A discussion of Tennessee's value added…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Curriculum
Blank, Rolf K.; Langesen, Doreen – 1997
This report on science and mathematics indicators is intended to assist state, national, and local policymakers and educators in making informed decisions. This report focuses on science and mathematics indicators at state and national levels. The indicators are intended for use by policymakers and educators to assess progress in improving…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demography, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends
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Matsumura, Molleen – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1999
Presents the results of two newspaper polls conducted in Kansas concerning the teaching of evolution. Finds that the majority of the state's citizens do think that evolution should be taught in the public schools. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Inservice Education. – 1988
The United States of America is a society dependent upon science and technology. This will be even more evident in the 21st century, when many jobs will exist in fields not yet developed. Decisions relating to yet unknown data will need to be made. The individual will need to be scientifically and technologically literate to be able to relate to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
Blank, Rolf K.; Gruebel, Doreen – 1995
Efforts to reform and restructure science and mathematics education need to be based on a sound assessment of current conditions, the rate of improvement, and problems in the system. This report focuses on indicators of the condition of science and mathematics education at state and national levels. The 1995 report presents new state indicators…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment
Jones, Lee R.; And Others – 1992
This report from The Nation's Report Card provides further information about students' lack of preparation in science, their apparent disinclination to enroll in challenging science courses, and the comparatively low achievement of Back and Hispanic students, females, economically disadvantaged students, and non-college bound students. These…
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE), Tallahassee, FL. – 1993
In response to the need for improved mathematics and science education for all students, the Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE) states have enacted policy initiatives to raise graduation requirements; increase standards for teacher preparation; revise state curriculum guides and frameworks; and develop statewide student…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education