2000 NSSME: Status of High School Physics Teaching

This report describes the status of high school physics instruction based on the responses of 282 physics teachers across the United States. 

This status report of high school physics teachers 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 High School Physics Teaching (PDF)