| Indicators of Precollege Education in Science and Mathematics: A Preliminary Review Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc (Author), Commission on Behavioral and Social Scie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309078385 ISBN-13: 9780309078382 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $58.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1985 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Science | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 507.107 |
| Physical Information: 210 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Many studies point to the inadequacy of precollege education in the United States. How can it be improved? The development of effective policy requires information on the condition of education and the ability to measure change. This book lays out a framework for an efficient monitoring system. Key variables include teacher quality and quantity, course content, instructional time and enrollment, and student achievement. |