Report of the content panel for chemistry / Conrad Stanitski, editor ; Committee on Programs for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in American High Schools.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stanitski, Conrad.

National Research Council (U.S.). Center for Education.

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Programs for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in American High Schools.

Series:

Learning and understanding: improving advanced study of mathematics and science in U.S. high schools

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)--United States.

Mathematics.

Science--Study and teaching (Secondary)--United States.

Science.

Advanced placement programs (Education).

Physical Description:

vii, (21) p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academy Press, c2002.

Contents:

Front Matter

1 Introduction

2 Overview of Advanced Study Programs in Chemistry in U.S. High Schools

3 Quality and Content of the Learning Experience for Students

4 Teachers and Teaching

5 Outcomes of AP and IB Chemistry Courses

6 Summary and Recommendations

REFERENCES

Appendix A Biographical Sketches of the Chemistry Panel Members

Appendix B Charge to the Chemistry Panel from the Parent Committee

Appendix C Background Materials Provided to the Panel

Appendix D Suggested Modifications of Examination Questions

Appendix E Research Agenda for Advanced Studies in High School Chemistry.

Notes:

"Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council."

ISBN:

0-309-54193-X

OCLC:

817890644