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Blank, Rolf K.; Engler, Pamela – 1992
This paper draws on new data from four recent surveys, and outlines national and state indicators on three key questions concerning progress in science and mathematics education: (1) Are students receiving more instruction in science and mathematics now than 10 years ago? (2) Has the supply of qualified teachers in science and mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Selection (Students), Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Blank, Rolf K.; Espenshade, Pamela – 1987
This report contains state-by-state information on educational policies related to science and mathematics education at the elementary and secondary levels. The information was collected through the cooperation of the State Network on Science/Mathematics Indicators, which includes professional staff in each state department of education. The…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Blank, Rolf K. – 1988
This paper outlines the goals, design, implementation and results of a project of the State Education Assessment Center of the Council of Chief State School Officers to develop state indicators of the condition of science and mathematics education in elementary and secondary schools. The goals of the project include: (1) improving the quality and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Demand, Elementary School Mathematics
Blank, Rolf K. – 1987
The Council of Chief State School Officers is in the process of assessing reforms that are aimed at improving science and mathematics education at the elementary and secondary levels. This document provides tabulations of the number of states that currently collect data on various indicators of science and mathematics education. Six categories of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Data Collection, Educational Change
Blank, Rolf K.; Dalkilic, Melanie – 1990
Individual states' educational policy reforms in the 1980s were aimed at improving the quality of both science education and mathematics education in elementary and secondary schools. Many states have raised standards for teacher certification, increased course requirements for graduation, revised state curriculum frameworks, and established new…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Course Selection (Students), Curriculum Evaluation