Books written by Center for Science

Improving Student Learning in Mathematics and Science: The Role of National Standards in State Policy

Improving Student Learning in Mathematics and Science: The Role of National Standards in State Policy
Mathematics Education in the Middle Grades: Teaching to Meet the Needs of Middle Grades Learners and to Maintain High Expectations:...

This book discusses the challenges before the nation's mathematical sciences community to focus its energy on the improvement of middle grades mathematics education and to begin an ongoing national dialogue on middle grades mathematics ...
Mathematics Education in the Middle Grades: Teaching to Meet the Needs of Middle Grades Learners and to Maintain High Expectations:...

This book discusses the challenges before the nation's mathematical sciences community to focus its energy on the improvement of middle grades mathematics education and to begin an ongoing national dialogue on middle grades mathematics ...
Science for All Children: A Guide to Improving Elementary Science Education in Your School District

PLANNING FOR THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCIENCE PROGRAM 42 the schools. These and many other scenarios can initiate a major science education reform project. Before proceeding to the next step in the planning process, it's important for leaders ...
Keeping Score

Dr. Bruce M. Alberts is president of the National Academy of Sciences. The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding ...
Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning

In addition, this book discusses administrative assistance, communication with parents, appropriate teacher evaluation, and other avenues to promoting and supporting this new teaching paradigm.
Improving Teacher Preparation and Credentialing Consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a Symposium

Responses include: (1) "The Need for Scientifically Literate Teachers" (Bruce Alberts); (2) "The Need for Reform in State Policy" (William Randall); (3) "The Need for Reform in Teacher Preparation Programs" (Robert Watson); (4) ...
Introducing the National Science Education Standards, Booklet

Introducing the National Science Education Standards is a booklet that provides an overview and background of the vision and principles of the National Science Education Standards.
Every Child a Scientist: Achieving Scientific Literacy for All

As more schools begin to implement the National Science Education Standards, adults who care about the quality of K-12 science education in their communities may want to help their local schools make the transition.
Every Child a Scientist: Achieving Scientific Literacy for All

As more schools begin to implement the National Science Education Standards, adults who care about the quality of K-12 science education in their communities may want to help their local schools make the transition.
Science for All Children: A Guide to Improving Elementary Science Education in Your School District

As a result, City Science alumni are now more effective and credible as coaches to their peers. Over the subsequent three years of the program, City Science also discovered the importance of drawing on teachers from the city's other two ...
Science for All Children: A Guide to Improving Elementary Science Education in Your School District

It provides guidelines for planning and implementing an inquiry-based science program in any school district. The book is divided into three parts.
The Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum: Proceedings of a National Symposium

As an initial step in moving from national-level dialogue and speculations to concerted local and state level work on the role of algebra in the curriculum, the MSEB and the NCTM co-sponsored a national symposium, "The Nature and Role of ...
Mathematics Education in the Middle Grades: Teaching to Meet the Needs of Middle Grades Learners and to Maintain High Expectations:...

This book discusses the challenges before the nation's mathematical sciences community to focus its energy on the improvement of middle grades mathematics education and to begin an ongoing national dialogue on middle grades mathematics ...
The Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum: Proceedings of a National Symposium

As an initial step in moving from national-level dialogue and speculations to concerted local and state level work on the role of algebra in the curriculum, the MSEB and the NCTM co-sponsored a national symposium, "The Nature and Role of ...
Keeping Score

Curriculum reform, performance assessment, standards, portfolios, and high stakes testing-what's next? What does this all mean for me in my classroom?
Every Child a Scientist: Achieving Scientific Literacy for All

As more schools begin to implement the National Science Education Standards, adults who care about the quality of K-12 science education in their communities may want to help their local schools make the transition.