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ERIC Number: EJ615662
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Urban African-American Middle School Science Students: Does Standards-based Teaching Make a Difference?
Kahle, Jane Butler; Meece, Judith; Scantlebury, Kathryn
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v37 n9 p1019-41 Nov 2000
Examines the influence of standards-based teaching practices on the achievement of urban, African-American, middle school science students. Indicates that teachers who frequently used standards-based teaching practices positively influenced students' achievement and attitudes. Supports the efficacy of high-quality professional development to change teaching practices and enhance student learning. (Contains 61 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Educational Change, Evaluation, Inquiry, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Professional Development, Science Education, Sex Differences, Standards, Student Attitudes, Urban Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Foundation; Statewide Systemic Initiative; Third International Mathematics and Science Study