This paper presents findings from a large nationally representative survey of science teachers that provide answers to the following research questions:
What are the characteristics of the secondary science teaching force in terms of demographics, preparation, and perceptions of preparedness?
What factors predict secondary teachers’ classroom teaching practices in science?
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The Status of Secondary Science Education in the United States: Factors that Predict Practice (PDF)
Suggested Citation:
Smith, A.A., Banilower, E.B., Nelson, M.M., Smith, S.P. (2013). The status of secondary science education in the United States: Factors that predict practice. Chapel Hill, NC: Horizon Research, Inc.