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Jones, Allan C. – Engineering Education, 1988
This article emphasizes the importance of K-12 education in a technically literal society. Cites several major studies in a discussion of the reasons for the apparent unpreparedness of K-12 teachers to teach mathematics and science. Makes recommendations as to how engineering colleges can help to improve K-12 teachers' technical abilities. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education