This paper hypothesized an explanation for declining achievement scores in science, centering a reduction in time and emphasis devoted to cognitive activities. Analysis of data did not produce definitive results, but indicated a need for further study. (MK)

Investigates the influences of teachers and schooling on 35 research scientists. Results indicate that 63% of the subjects had identified a genuine interest in science by ninth grade. Only 9% of them attributed this to elementary or junior high teachers while 43% of the scientists were influenced by one or more high school teachers. (Author/JRH)

Students (n=358) in grades one through seven were asked to draw and describe a scientist. Subjects' reasons for drawing a scientist of a particular race and gender fell into 12 categories, including self-image, media influence, known role model, stereotyping, and need for more diversity. (14 references) (Author/MKR)

The effectiveness of using a set of models in two protein synthesis laboratory exercises accompanied by a series of two lectures on the topic was assessed. The purpose, procedure, example test items, the findings, and a discussion are included. (KR)

Investigates the perceptions of the connections between mathematics and science held by university/college instructors who participated in the Maryland Collaborative for Teacher Preparation (MCTP), an NSF-funded program aimed at developing middle-level mathematics and science teachers. (Author/CCM)

Discusses research on the contexts, processes, strategies, and structures in which professional development is effective and, in some cases, able to demonstrate a link to improved student learning. (CCM)

Explores the relationship between national standards as policy recommendations and the transformation of those recommendations into programs for school science and mathematics. Provides a brief introduction to national standards, proposes a strategic framework for standards-based reform, and discusses specific challenges associated with the…

Describes differences between preservice and inservice middle school science teachers in their attitudes toward the learning and teaching of science through inquiry. Indicates that inservice teachers hold more positive views regarding the process of inquiry and inquiry teaching than do preservice teachers. Contains 18 references. (Author/ASK)

Explores the topics and issues that filled this journal during its history. Focuses on the period in U.S. history of 1917 to 1950, a time of two world wars and the Great Depression, and examines how the political and social ideas of the times were reflected in the writings in this journal. (ASK)

Tests for alternative conceptions of students enrolled in a second course of sciences at the Teacher Training School in Pamplona, Spain of a geological topic (silicates) that had been studied at previous educational levels. Students' concept maps showed the existence of a large number of alternative conceptions. Contains 26 references. (Author/ASK)

Examines an eighth grade science class that integrated mathematics and science through the use of technology. Reports that integrating mathematics and science classes positively affected students' achievement in math. (Contains 20 references.) (Author/ASK)

Explores the perspective that teacher education programs should assess their effectiveness on how well they nurture beliefs that are consistent with their philosophy of learning and teaching study. Reports on a study with preservice elementary teachers participating in an alternative certification program for teaching in an urban setting.…

Reports on the results of a study involving an innovative assessment program initiated to investigate student predictions and revised explanations regarding a variety of optical phenomena. Suggests that the introduction of new forms of assessment in science education, although desirable, will require significant reordering of the goals and…

Discusses current reforms and reform documents in science and mathematics education with regard to problem solving and inquiry. Considers assessment methods of inquiry to measure students' performance relative to current reforms. (Author/ASK)