A Study of the Use of Minimum Standards as a Means to Increase Science Content Knowledge.

Oberlin, Lynn

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Publication Date: 1980-Jan

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A Study of the Use of Minimum Standards as a Means to Increase Science Content Knowledge.

Oberlin, Lynn

School Science and Mathematics, v80 n1 p57-60 Jan 1980

The study reported indicates that despite the fact that undergraduate majors in elementary education could demonstrate attainment of a minimum standard on science content knowledge at one time, many were not able to demonstrate competence at the minimum standard at graduation time. (MK)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Science, Educational Research, Graduation Requirements, Higher Education, Mastery Learning, Minimum Competency Testing, Scientific Concepts, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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