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Peer reviewedJacobson, Willard J.; Doran, Rodney L. – Science Teacher, 1985
Compares the performance of ninth-grade students on 30 common test items given during the First (1970) and Second (1983) International Science Study, including differences related to sex. Findings, among others, show that overall, students in 1983 scored higher than their predecessors in 1970. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Grade 9, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedJacobson, Willard J.; Doran, Rodney L. – Science Teacher, 1986
Reports ninth-grade students reactions to statements about science and how science affects their lives. Data taken from the questionnaires of the Second International Science Study indicated that students had a positive view of science but seemed to become more critical as science began to have an impact on their lives. (ML)
Descriptors: Grade 9, Opinions, Questionnaires, School Attitudes
Peer reviewedHickman, Paul – Science Teacher, 1990
The experience of one high school in New York State offering physics to freshmen is described. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed. Curriculum alternatives within the New York State guidelines are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Educational Improvement, Educational Trends, Grade 9
