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2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education: Status of High School Physics
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Banilower, Eric R. – 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, High Schools, Physics, Secondary School Teachers
16+ Examination for Nuffield Physics.
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Lewis, John L. – Physics Education, 1981
Presents an evaluation of a 16+ Nuffield physics test. Lists topics covered on the test. Reviews student performance and indicates that the text discriminated at both ends of the ability range. (SK)
Descriptors: Physics, Science Education, Science Tests, Secondary Education
National Testing in Physics: Recent Trends and Future Implications
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Pfeiffenberger, G. W. – Physics Teacher, 1974
An analysis of data from three national testing programs shows that mean scores on physics tests are increasing, but the number of examinees is decreasing. (Author/GS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Entrance Examinations, College Science, Educational Research
Characteristics of Female Advanced Science Students in the United States.
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Humrich, Eve; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1990
Results involving 701 female and 933 male advanced science students in the United States from the Second International Science Study are discussed. Focus was on differences between females and males. Gender differences were found, particularly in opinions regarding science and society, and with respect to general questions about school. (TJH)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Biology, Chemistry, Comparative Testing
Internal Assessment of Practical Coursework in GCSE.
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Skevington, John H. – Physics Education, 1986
Discusses possible impact of a new system of examination of high school physics students in England and Wales. Outlines the schemes of assessment that have been accepted by the Secondary Education Council as meeting the new National Criteria, and suggests how teachers might begin to produce their own assessment programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Concept Formation, Government School Relationship
SISS-U.S.A.: Advanced Science Student Achievement.
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Ferko, Arleene M.; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1990
Methods for and results of implementation in the United States of the Second International Science Study's (SISS) advanced-science subsample are discussed. Analyses of student, teacher, and school effects on achievement in advanced biology, chemistry, and physics results are included. American students scored among the lowest four SISS…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Courses, Advanced Students, Biology
Assessment of Practical and Experimental Work in Physics Through OCEA.
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Josephy, Richard – Physics Education, 1986
Discusses the science component of the Oxford Certificate of Educational Achievement (OCEA). Proposes that this measure be used for assessing the process skills of physics students as part of the new General Certificate of Secondary Education, which mandates that 20% of student's performance be measured in practical and experimental work. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Concept Formation, Criterion Referenced Tests