National Science Education Standards (Paperback)

by National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment (Author), National Research Council (Author)

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Product Description
This volume offers a coherent vision of what it means to be scientifically literate, describing what all students regardless of background or circumstance should understand and be able to do in science as a result of their learning experience. The standards reflect the principles that learning science is an inquiry-based process, that science in schools should reflect the intellectual traditions of contemporary science, and that all Americans have a role in science reform.

Book Description
Americans agree that our students urgently need better science education. But what should they be expected to know and be able to do? Can the same expectations be applied across our diverse society?
These and other fundamental issues are addressed in National Science Education Standards--a landmark development effort that reflects the contributions of thousands of teachers, scientists, science educators, and other experts across the country.
The National Science Education Standards offer a coherent vision of what it means to be scientifically literate, describing what all students regardless of background or circumstance should understand and be able to do at different grade levels in various science categories.
The standards address:

• The exemplary practice of science teaching that provides students with experiences that enable them to achieve scientific literacy.
• Criteria for assessing and analyzing students' attainments in science and the learning opportunities that school science programs afford.
• The nature and design of the school and district science program.
• The support and resources needed for students to learn science.
  

These standards reflect the principles that learning science is an inquiry-based process, that science in schools should reflect the intellectual traditions of contemporary science, and that all Americans have a role in improving science education.
This document will be invaluable to education policymakers, school system administrators, teacher educators, individual teachers, and concerned parents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: National Academies Press (December 7, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309053269
• ISBN-13: 978-0309053266
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars superb book, April 1, 2000

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This book gave a comprehensive overview of the issues facing national science standards. Not only did it go over the history of standards, but it delved into the complex issues of teacher participation, community support, and school support equipment. I really enjoyed the organization of the book. it was divided into very coherent and logical arrangement, which enabled easy understanding of the complex issues even to a first-timer like me!