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Download full textBanilower, Eric R.; Smith, P. Sean; Weiss, Iris R.; Malzahn, Kristen A.; Campbell, Kiira M.; Weis, Aaron M. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2013
The 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education was designed to provide up-to-date information and to identify trends in the areas of teacher background and experience, curriculum and instruction, and the availability and use of instructional resources. A total of 7,752 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United…
Descriptors: Science Education, Mathematics Education, National Surveys, Mathematics Teachers
Heck, Daniel J.; Weiss, Iris R.; Pasley, Joan D. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2011
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) are part of a broader effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers to develop common state standards in key subjects. The CCSSM specify content learning goals by grade in K-8 and by conceptual categories in…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, State Standards, Mathematics Education, Educational Objectives
Banilower, Eric R.; Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2010
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2009 through June 2010. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary…
Descriptors: Teacher Leadership, Leadership Training, Case Studies, Vignettes
Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L.; Banilower, Eric R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2009
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2008 through June 2009. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Cohort Analysis, Teacher Leadership
Banilower, Eric R.; Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2008
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program in the period June 2007 through May 2008. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science instruction…
Descriptors: Program Descriptions, Cohort Analysis, Elementary School Science, Strategic Planning
Banilower, Eric R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2007
The "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program is overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and managed by ASSET Inc. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science instruction across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program is focused on helping schools and districts implement an inquiry-based, hands-on…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Strategic Planning, Hands on Science, Program Effectiveness
Banilower, Eric R.; Boyd, Sally E.; Pasley, Joan D.; Weiss, Iris R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2006
In 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) initiated the Local Systemic Change through Teacher Enhancement program. The initiative's primary goal is to improve instruction in science, mathematics, and technology through teacher professional development within whole schools or school districts. NSF funded the first cohort of Local Systemic…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Instruction, Educational Change
Banilower, Eric R.; Rosenberg, Sharyn L.; Weiss, Iris R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2006
In the spring and summer of 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the first cohort of eight projects in a new initiative, the Local Systemic Change through Teacher Enhancement (LSC) program. Eighteen additional projects were funded in 1996, 20 in 1997, 12 in 1998, 13 in 1999, 9 in 2000, 7 in 2001, and 1 in 2002 for a total of 88…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Science Instruction, Educational Improvement, School Districts
