Science

2009 ACT National Curriculum Survey

This resource from the ACT surveys teachers’ educational practices and expectations in English/writing, reading, mathematics, and science. The purpose of the survey is to determine the skills and knowledge that are currently being taught, in addition to those considered important for success for college readiness. It found that the skills rated most highly by postsecondary instructors across the content areas included reading, English and language arts, writing, communication skills, mathematics, science, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Reaching the Goal: The Applicability and Importance of the Common Core State Standards to College and Career Readiness

This report by EPIC reveals that students who are generally proficient in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will likely be ready for a wide range of postsecondary courses. The more CCSS in which they are proficient, the wider the range of postsecondary-level classes they will be ready to undertake.

STEM Learning In Afterschool: An Analysis of Impact and Outcomes

This report from the Afterschool Alliance looks at afterschool programs designed to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, especially in students from underrepresented populations. The report analyzes evaluation reports on a variety of afterschool STEM programs and finds that benefits of these programs include improved attitudes about STEM fields and careers, increased STEM knowledge and skills, and higher likelihood of graduation and pursuing a STEM career.

The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education

This Institute for Competitive Workforce report encourages business leaders to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by strengthening academic standards and curriculum, rethinking teacher hiring and preparation, and promoting schooling models that leverage technology and segmented services.

The Nation’s Report Card Science 2009: National Assessment of Educational Progress at Grades 4, 8, and 12

This report sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences discusses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores in science for 2009. The results reveal differences in students’ performance based on demographic characteristics. The scores also show differences across the country in how states compare to the national average.

Project Lead the Way Works: A New Type of Career and Technical Program

This study from the Southern Regional Education Board compared the outcomes of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) relative to the High Schools That Work (HSTW) program. The majority of study participants were white males who had parents that pursued postsecondary education. PLTW students had higher scores in math and science on the NAEP-referenced HSTW Assessment than similar HSTW career/technical students in comparable career/technical fields and all fields.

PISA Results Give Insight into Performance of U.S. High School Students

Increased globalization of the economy has led educators and political leaders to recognize the need to transform education in order to prepare students to succeed in the global economy.  For high schools, this means that for students to graduate ready for college and careers, they must be able to perform well not only nationally, but also among their international peers.

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