Of the eight practices of science identified in "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" (NRC 2012), helping students develop and use models has been identified by many as an anchor (Schwarz and Passmore 2012; Windschitl 2012). In instruction, disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and scientific practices can be meaningfully…

Convinced of the need for changes in the mode of science and engineering education to meet the demands of the modern world, the author proposes that (1) college science and engineering curricula should be flexible enough to permit students to pursue various areas as their knowledge, interests, and abilities develop and change, (2) specialized…

Of the 718 graduates of the class of 1950, Bronx High School of Science, at least eight members became PhD physicists (including two Nobel prize winners). A list of these PhD physicists and comments about the school made at a reunion held in New York City (June 1982) are provided. (JN)

The program is designed for students of high ability and motivation and applicants from all over the country who meet university qualifications may receive up to six semester hours of college credit at costs which vary depending upon the program selected and the scholarships available. (DF)

Two brief articles describing a chemistry course for grade 8 students in mixed-ability classes and a biology course devoted to the study of man in grade 9 in different English schools are illustrated by examples of course activities and examination questions. (AL)

Examines the general background, objectives and organizational patterns of team teaching. Advantages and problems of the instructional approach are discussed. Bibliography. (LC)

This paper reports some of the findings from the science subject design initiative team in the ESRC Interactive Education Project at the University of Bristol. The subject culture of secondary school science, characterised by a content-laden curriculum and assessment, but also with a tradition and requirement for practical work, is briefly…

Presents the objectives of the MAB program, describes "core" material that makes the program of international value, and reports a feature wherein scientists are being asked to make broad social judgments about the work they are doing. (GS)

The Systems Alternatives Project is an attempt to develop open classroom alternatives within a modular scheduling system. Biology students are given both action and test objectives that emphasize individualization. Structure of the project is detailed and an attempt to analyze the project evaluation data statistically is included. (MA)

Describes individualized and motivational features of a high school chemistry program. The students are given the list of activities with the approximate time for completing them. Tests are given when a student is ready. Advantages and disadvantages of this program are listed. (PS)

From an organizational point of view, a new high school physics program was developed. The teaching load was divided between two teachers. Benefits of the program were more preparation time for teachers and better student motivation. (PS)