Reports on two questionnaires designed to measure the adoption of twelve new science curriculum projects. Points out discrepancies in the results of the surveys in the areas of percentage of adoption, use by teachers with different subject area specializations, and position of the teacher doing the reporting. (GS)

This bibliography is included in the fourth series of general bibliographies developed to disseminate information on documents analyzed at the ERIC Information Analysis Center for Science and Mathematics Education. Reported are 386 citations of selected documents related to science and mathematics curricula. The documents include research reports,…

Described are some of the activities, roles, problems and projects of the Education (Research) Committee of the Association for Science Education. (PEB)

Reported are the results of a study designed to (1) conceptualize the role of a superintendent, (2) describe the author's experience in developing curriculum as a superintendent, (3) evaluate pupil progress in mathematics and science by comparing standardized test scores over a four-year period, and (4) evaluate teacher professional growth by self…

Discusses implementation problems of the proposed N and F chemistry curriculum into British comprehensive schools. (MLH)

Science education research, as well as science curriculum development, has concentrated on the intelligent student, to the unjustifiable neglect of average and below-average ability students. (AL)

A model for teaching science in elementary school was developed and evaluated for its effectiveness. The model clarified the philosophical bases, the organizational structure, the curriculum content, and the type of activities to be performed in the classroom. The model was tested for grades one through six in eight schools. A syllogistic approach…

The teaching of botany in Southeast Asia is discussed with reference to the problems presented by the richness of the tropical flora and the lack of basic data. (Author/AJ)

Presents reflections on the author's visit to the United States to look at independent learning in the classroom and laboratory. Outlines concerns that the ILIS will have to consider in the future. (GS)

Discusses new ways to introduce the basic chemical principles into an introductory level chemistry course. (MLH)

Reviews the history of proposals for change in the sixth form curriculum (for 16-19 year-old students) in Great Britain, specifically concerning the proposals for N and F level examinations. (MLH)

Details of the current energy crisis and the need for educational energy programs are presented. The author presents an outline of energy education concepts and promotes the need for an energy-literate society. (MP)

Suggests approaches to curriculum production and their application to in-service training of curriculum developers. Also discusses experiences of developing the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials. (MLH)

Suggests areas of consideration when "custom fitting" a science program to a school district, its teachers, students, and resources of time, space, and equipment. (CS)