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ISSN Druckformat: 1072-8325
ISSN Online: 1940-431X
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SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IN AN URBAN SETTING: DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES AMONG PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ABSTRAKT
The amount of time dedicated to the teaching of mathematics and science can be quite different in elementary schools. Instructional time data were collected from a very large sample of schools and teachers in a single large urban region, which has received support through a National Science Foundation State Systemic Initiative, and an Urban Systemic Initiative. Results suggested a disparity in the amount of time allotted to key elementary school subjects. The disparity was similar in both private and public schools. Mathematics and reading/language arts appear to be taught for the largest blocks of time, while social studies and science appear to be taught for the smallest amount of time each week. Suggestions for changes to increase the teaching of elementary school science in similar urban settings are suggested.