The Illinois Science Assessment Framework for grade 11 is designed to assist educators, test developers, policy makers and the public by clearly defining those elements of the Illinois Learning Standards that are suitable for state testing. This document employs a general organizational structure designed for ease of use. Each state goal for…

This publication provides a compilation of statistical information covering enrollments in Pennsylvania public, private and nonpublic schools. Public schools totaled 3,253 which included: 15 comprehensive area vocational-technical schools (AVTSs), 66 occupational AVTSs, 102 charter schools, four consortium-operated alternative high schools, 12…

Reports the results of a study relating to the most appropriate secondary grade level to enroll in physics, the reliability of standardized achievement scores in algebra and physics as predictors of success in high school physics, and the similarities in background and achievement of college and secondary physics students. (JR)

The pattern of significant criteria suggests a decreasing emphasis on higher level cognitive processes, involvement, and independence from Grades 6 through 10 and an increasing emphasis on lower level cognitive processes such as memorization. (Authors)

The prejudices and problems encountered while doing student teaching with A- and C-tracked high schoolers are discussed. (MM)

Presents the five-stage self-assessment model as a vehicle for involving students in the formulation of individual education plans (IEPs). Two examples are described which assess congruence between student-selected objectives and objectives selected by the IEP team. Suggests students can accurately determine their own instructional levels.…

This study, written in French, presents the hierarchy of strategies used by children in solving multiplication and division problems, as they acquire the linear function concept. It is based on analysis of the different classes of problems, of specific tasks, and of strategies actually used in solutions. (MP)

A parent's viewpoint regarding speed tests on basic division is presented. The parent questioned the value and necessity of the division testing and felt it was more important that his daughter know when to divide, rather than learn skills that can be done more rapidly and accurately on calculators. (MP)

An approach to teaching pupils the long division algorithm that relies heavily on a consistent and logical approach to estimation is reviewed. Once learned, the division estimator can be used to support the standard repeated subtraction algorithm. (MP)

Examples of student-developed methods for dividing fractions and dividing and multiplying whole numbers are presented. Both are selected to show mathematical creativity in general mathematics students which would often be overlooked. (MP)