2000 NSSME: Status of Middle School Science Teaching

This report describes the status of middle school science instruction based on the responses of 529 middle school science teachers across the United States. 

This status report of middle school science teaching is organized into major topical areas:  

• Characteristics of the teaching force in the United States;

• Professional development of teachers, both needs and participation;

• Classes offered;

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

• Resources available for instruction.

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2000 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education: Status of Middle School Science Teaching (PDF)