Research About the Effectiveness of Science Education Programs

Case Studies and Quasi-Expermimental Design Studies of Science Education Reform: 
A collection put together by the NSRC of valuable studies on science education reform.

PR?OVE-IT: The National Academy of Engineering presents an easily searchable collection of research on science education programs 

How People Learn: a video of Suzanne Donovan, formerly of the National Research Council of the National Academies, discussing the science of learning

Research and Resources for Changing the Course of Science Education: The NSRC’s list of recommended books, including summaries.

Research shows that the five elements of successful science education reform are:

Curriculum
Professional Development
Assessment
Community Support
Materials Support 

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