Indicators of Precollege Education in Science and Mathematics: A Preliminary ReviewMany studies point to the inadequacy of precollege education in the United States. How can it be improved? The development of effective policy requires information on the condition of education and the ability to measure change. This book lays out a framework for an efficient monitoring system. Key variables include teacher quality and quantity, course content, instructional time and enrollment, and student achievement. |
Contents
1 Introduction and Summary | 1 |
2 The Selecton and Interpretation of Indicators | 25 |
Teachers And Curriculum Content | 44 |
Instructional Time and Course Enrollment | 83 |
5 Student Outcomes | 110 |
References | 135 |
Appendix State Data | 149 |
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