A field hearing on secondary science and mathematics (S/M) education focused on the growing problem of scientific and technical literacy and on scientific mathematics and science education problems in Oklahoma. Testimony presented at, discussions held during, and documentation related to the hearing are provided. Issues addressed included S/M teacher shortages, declining S/M achievement scores and enrollment in these areas, pre/in-service teacher education, results of the decline in scientific/technological literacy, and possible recommendations for resolving the problem (including government role). Speakers included Richard S. Nicholson, F. James Rutherford, Joseph Lipson, Eugene V. Smith, Donald Kellogg, Joseph R. Weaver, Harold Huneke, and Douglas B. Aichele. Supporting documentation (in appendices) includes a questionnaire related to a survey of mathematics education in Oklahoma and testimony of two classroom teachers; Harold D. Taylor (presented to the National Commission on Excellence in Education) and Sara E. Klein (president, National Science Teachers Association). (JN)