2018 NSSME+: Status of High School Biology

This report describes the status of high school biology instruction based on the responses of 726 teachers across the United States. 

This status report of high school biology teaching is organized into major topical areas:

  • Characteristics of the teaching force;

  • Professional development of teachers;

  • Courses offered;

  • Instruction, in terms of time spent, objectives, and activities;

  • Resources available for instruction; and

  • Factors affecting  instruction. 

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2018 NSSME+: Status of High School Biology (PDF)

Suggested Citation:
Wingard, K. C. (2019). 2018 NSSME+: Status of high school biology. Chapel Hill, NC: Horizon Research, Inc.