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Pre-College Science Curriculum Activities of the National Science Foundation. Report of Science Curriculum Review Team, Volume II-Appendix.
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
Presented is a detailed study of National Science Foundation (NSF) programs in pre-college science education. The development of policies and operational procedures are traced over the past quarter century and their impact on management practice analyzed. The report is presented in two parts: Volume 1, the findings and recommendations, and Volume 2, the basic documents related to Volume 1. This Volume (Volume 2) contains seven appendices as outlined: Appendix 1, the letters and memorandum establishing purpose and charge to the Review Team; Appendix 2, an historical overview of program growth and the factors that had impact on NSF policies and programs; Appendix 3, an analysis and background of distribution policy and financial arrangements; Appendix 4, five summary case studies developed as an aid in staff and Review Team development of observations and policy issues presented in Volume 1; Appendix 5, the summary audit prepared by the NSF Audit Office of the five projects selected for case study; Appendix 6, two commissioned papers which present some other views on support of curriculum development and implementation; and Appendix 7, a table summarizing project funding, developer, publisher, and royalty arrangements. (Author/CS)
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Authoring Institution: National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
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