Conceptual shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards: Opportunities and challenges.

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Title: Conceptual shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards: Opportunities and challenges.
Authors: Pratt, Harold1 hapratt@comcast.net
Source: Science Scope. Sep2013, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p6-11. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Next Generation Science Standards (Education), *Program implementation (Education), *Educational outcomes, *Curriculum planning, *High-stakes tests, *STEM education, *Educational change
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The author discusses the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science education, and offers advice for science teachers for changes that should be made to implement the standards in schools. Educational outcomes, curriculum planning, and STEM education standards in the U.S. are discussed, as well as high-stakes testing.
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Abstract:The author discusses the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science education, and offers advice for science teachers for changes that should be made to implement the standards in schools. Educational outcomes, curriculum planning, and STEM education standards in the U.S. are discussed, as well as high-stakes testing.
ISSN:08872376
DOI:10.2505/4/ss13_037_01_6