Attempts to assess the impact of the NSF science curriculum projects have been generally unsatisfactory. Much of the NSF impact on science education will probably continue to defy quantification. Whether or not the new curricula achieve their goal of increasing scientific literacy among the public can only be evaluated over the lifetimes of the…

Presents a classroom activity which can be used both to assess student's modes of thought and to clarify the logic of hypothesis testing. The task is based on Piaget's theories of cognitive development. (HM)

Questions findings of the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 1975 and 1976 surveys of junior high-senior high science course enrollments. Cites previous findings of the ERIC/Ohio State survey and textbook sales data as evidence of inaccuracies in the NCES study. (CP)

A spokesperson for the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) presents arguments to refute those points cited in the previous article (See SE 522 187). (CP)

Describes the development and field-testing of Insight to Science, a science program for ages 11-13 developed by the Inner London Education Authority and published by Addison-Wesley. The program includes physical and life sciences and is intended as an introductory science experience. (CP)

Presents the Human Sciences Program (HSP) developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum (BSCS) staff. The program is described as modular, activity-centered, personalized, interdisciplinary, and flexible. The article also presents the HSP classroom trial schools and the dissemination centers. (HM)

Compares teacher predictions with student-use data for nine teacher-selected activities during field testing of the Human Sciences Program (HSP). The comparison reveals that in six of the nine activities, a large discrepancy exists between teacher predictions and actual student-use data. (HM)

Argues for the inclusion of additional science history in the Nuffield physics curriculum. (SL)

Topics in biology A-level projects are briefly described. (CP)

This paper contains the text of an address read at the Sixth Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. The author discusses an Australian Academy of Science project which focuses on mathematics applications materials for secondary school students not intending to proceed to post-secondary studies in mathematics.…

Examines the relationship between Piagetian stage of development and achievement on the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) unit "The Human Machine." Fifty-seven secondary school age boys took the Tisher-Dale "Understanding in Science Test" as a measure of cognitive development as well as the ASEP unit exam. The…

Describes some of the adaptations of science exercises found in the program Adapting Science Materials for the Blind. This program enables blind and other visually impaired pupils to participate in the activities of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study. (JR)

Criticizes present trends in preparing science teachers to teach newer science programs via summer institutes which concentrate on cognitive aspects while ignoring the teacher as a vulnerable risk-taking human'' whose emotional needs must be met. Second of three parts--SE 506 133. (AL)

Reports degree of relationship between assessments of teachers' procedural and verbal behavior made independently by teacher self report, student checklists, and the observations of an outside observer. (AL)

Describes evaluative data obtained during the Colorado Elementary Science Project which used elementary teachers to provide inservice training for other teachers after intensive experience with one of the national elementary science projects. Makes recommendations for implementation and change of this diffusion model. (AL)