National Science Foundation
HRI had a major grant to develop a database and increase the availability of materials in conjunction with the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse.
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Local Systemic Change (LSC)
National Science Foundation
NSF contracted with HRI to develop a common evaluation system and provide technical assistance in evaluation to projects funded under its LSC project. The primary goal was to improve instruction in science, mathematics, and technology through teacher professional development. The system included observations of classrooms and professional development activities, as well as questionnaires and interviews.
Implementation of the NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation and Professional Teaching Standards
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
NCTM supported a survey of Kâ12 mathematics teachers, state mathematics supervisors, and other key mathematics educators to investigate the extent of Implementation of the NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation and Professional Teaching Standards.
Statewide Systemic Initiatives (SSI)
HRI has served as the external evaluator for six sites (Delaware, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina) in the implementation of their Statewide Systemic Initiatives (SSI) for improving science and mathematics education.
National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education
National Science Foundation
NSF provided funding to HRI for the 1993 and 2000 National Surveys of Science and Mathematics Education, which involved surveying teachers of science and mathematics about science and mathematics course offerings and enrollments; teacher qualifications; textbook usage; instructional techniques; and use of science and mathematics facilities and equipment. (website)