This report investigates factors relevant to choosing locations conducive to both attainment and maintenance of a teaching career. In addition to salary and cost of living, the investigators compiled and ranked variables related to family, such as parental income and education, and differences in political structures that affect careers in…

This article explores the relationships between (a) the quality of state science standards and student science achievement, (b) the public's belief in teaching evolution and the quality of state standards, and (c) the public's belief in teaching evolution and student science achievement. Using multiple measures, we find no evidence of a…

This study focuses on two main issues concerning changes in student attitudes toward science study and their perceptions of its usefulness in their lives. Information has been gathered concerning how student attitudes toward science have changed for teachers and schools not involved with any funded professional development project. Pretesting and…

In 2006 4-H National Headquarters at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National 4-H Council introduced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers around the country, and increasing the number of youth involved in these programs. By engaging youth in informal…

"Science and Engineering Indicators" (SEI) is first and foremost a volume of record comprising the major high-quality quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. SEI is factual and policy neutral. It does not offer policy options, and it does not make policy recommendations. SEI employs a variety…

With the support of the Noyce Foundation, National 4-H Council has contracted with Policy Studies Associates (PSA) to evaluate the implementation of the 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Initiative. The goals of this initiative are to increase the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers…

This report is part of the National Assessment on what children know and can do in science. The results are reported in terms of percentages of respondents who provide correct responses to specific exercises. Among the interesting results are the following: (1) Males performed better than females, increasingly through the four National Assessment…

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a census-like survey of the knowledge, skills, understandings, and attitudes of young Americans. This abridged report deals with the data collected in science during the first round of assessment in 1969-70. (JR) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results…

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a census-like survey of the knowledge, skills, understandings, and attitudes of young Americans. This abridged report deals with the data collected in science during the first round of assessment in 1969-70. (JR) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results…

The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a census-like survey of the knowledge, skills, understandings, and attitudes of young Americans. This abridged report deals with the data collected in science during the first round of assessment in 1969-70. (JR) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results…

Presented are five reviews of the National Assessment of Educational Progress results in science. Dr. Mildred Ballou discusses the objectives of the assessment by age level with concern over explanations for responses, social implications, and validity of testing exercises. Wilmer Cooksey comments on the results as viewed by the classroom teacher…

The general procedures used to develop educational objectives for the National Assessment of Educational Progress are outlined, as are the procedures used to develop science objectives. Four primary objectives of science education are stated: "Know fundamental facts and principles of science"; "possess the abilities and skills…

This publication, written for citizens and professional educators, releases about 40 percent of the data describing what groups of Americans know and can do in the area of science. Nine-year old elementary (28,000), thirteen-year old junior high (28,000), and senior high students were tested. In addition 10,000 adults, ages 26-35, were involved.…

It is suggested that further study into children's attitudes about science must be carried out at various grade levels. Teachers in the multi-grade level classrooms are considered good sources for new insight into the problems of why students' attitude toward science appears to fluctuate. (EB) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in…

Discusses the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress survey of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in science. Reports and comments on the findings relating to black students, sex differences, geographical differences, parents' education, and neighborhood influences. Summarizes some of the broad implications of the study for…