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Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1988
Editorially reviews the history of reform in science education from the 1920s to 1983. Highlights agreement among the various reports. Specifies the role of chemistry education in science reform. Announces a new book from the National Research Council, "Opportunities in Chemistry, Today and Tomorrow." (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational History, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedTaft, Hessy L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a curriculum survey of general chemistry courses at the college level and an evaluation survey of the advanced placement chemistry examination. Results indicated that the AP chemistry course should remain broad in coverage and should expand its laboratory component. Analyses also indicated that the AP exam was appropriate and valid.…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Advanced Placement, Chemistry, College Science
