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Sheppard, Keith; Robbins, Dennis M. – 2003
This study explores how and when physics became the last course in U.S. high school science and what impact this had on high school physics offerings and student enrollment. Four main areas of historical data were identified: (1) national and state education statistics; (2) reports from major organizations on reform and policy; (3) reports from…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Physics