Results from North Carolina's End-of-Course Testing Program in 1989-90 are presented. Participation, student characteristics, and achievement are summarized, largely in table form, for the following subject areas: (1) Algebra I, (2) Geometry, (3) Algebra II, (4) Biology, (5) Chemistry, (6) Physics, (7) U.S. History, and (8) English I. Background…

Results of the Alberta, Canada Grade 12 Diploma Examinations Program are presented for the January 1985 test administration. All twelfth grade students are required to pass at least one of these tests in order to receive a high school diploma. Some students also receive course credit by passing the appropriate examination. Examinations are…

Data on science achievement, student attitudes and educational practices in the United States and 23 other countries were collected. This data was taken from random samples of the fifth, ninth, and twelfth grade levels. This report card conveys a few of the findings of the Second IEA Science Study regarding the performance of students in the U.S.…

The purposes of this study were to determine the level of achievement of United States advanced science students in an international context and to identify school factors affecting the science achievement of the students. The Second International Science Study (SISS) Advanced Science Achievement Tests included international common items which…

The content and organization of nine courses taught at LaGuardia Community College's International High School are described by members of the faculty. The courses offer the limited-English-speaking school population an opportunity to learn English intensively through content area instruction. The subjects of the courses described include research…

Utilizing Appalachian culture to teach science on the secondary level, this guide considers some early Appalachian Indian and White practices and presents the scientific principles involved. First, the folk practice or procedure is described. Then scientific facts governing the situation are presented. Following directions for an experiment which…

This study guide is part of an interdisciplinary program of studies entitled the Science and Engineering Technician (SET) Curriculum. This curriculum integrates elements from the disciplines of chemistry, physics, mathematics, mechanical technology, and electronic technology with the objective of training technicians in the use of electronic…

Trends in enrollments and degrees for physics and astronomy departments are presented. The data represent nearly 100 percent of the 806 degree-granting departments. Information is presented on the following: number of institutions by highest physics degree offered, 1976-81; number of physics degrees awarded during 1969-80; undergraduate and…

Technical English differs from everyday English because of the specialized contexts in which it is used and because of the specialized interests of scientists and engineers. This text provides exercises in technical and scientific exposition in the following fields: mathematics, physics, temperature effects, mechanics, dynamics, conservation of…

In May and June of each year, Soviet students who have completed grades one through ten face a final examination in each of the major subjects which they have studied. The examinations are constructed by the ministries of education in the Soviet republics and are submitted to the individual school district authorities. The type, form, and purpose…

THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES WHICH ARE BEING DEVELOPED TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION CONCERNING DOCUMENTS ANALYZED AT THE ERIC INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION. REPORTED ARE OVER 200 CITATIONS TO SELECTED DOCUMENTS RELATED TO EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SCIENCE. THE DOCUMENTS INCLUDED…

REPORTED IS A NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) STUDY OF SCIENTIFIC MANPOWER. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES WERE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRENDS AND THE ILLUMINATION OF FACTORS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FUTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMIC STAFF IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE DATA WERE DERIVED FROM SURVEYS COMPLETED BY NSF, NATIONAL ACADEMY…

DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL ARE EXAMINATIONS USED IN 1966 IN AWARDING EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES TO STUDENTS IN ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND ESTABLISHMENTS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION. IT IS WRITTEN PRIMARILY FOR HEADS OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS.…

Results of a followup employment survey of 1979 physics and astronomy graduates are summarized. The employment-oriented graduates were asked in the winter of 1979-80 to describe their positions and comment on the extent to which they were satisfied with the start of their careers. Data on how long it takes a graduate to secure initial and…

PROVIDED IS A COMPENDIUM OF REPORTS WHICH IS THE FOURTH IN A SERIES ON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AT 11 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITIES. INCLUDED IS A COLLECTION OF SUMMARIES OF EXPLORATORY EFFORTS BY COLLEGE PROFESSORS TO DEVELOP NEW AND BETTER WAYS OF TEACHING. USUALLY THESE ARE LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS FOR…