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Prentice Hall ChemistryResearch OverviewThe scientific research base used to develop Prentice Hall Chemistrydescribes how students learn science and provides classroom-basedevidence to validate program efficacy. This body of research alsoindicates key elements of a textbook program that ensure students’success: support for reading and mathematics in science, consistentopportunities for inquiry, and an ongoing assessment strand.In the following pages you will find summaries of the key concepts ofthe foundational research used to develop our program and specificreferences as to how this research was integrated into Prentice HallChemistry.Pearson Prentice Hall’s research is conducted in phases and isongoing. The goal of establishing such rigorous research methods isto ensure that the program developed enables all students to learn theChemistry skills and concepts they need for academic success and foreveryday life. The phases of our research include:(1) Exploratory Needs AssessmentAlong with periodic surveys concerning curriculum issues andchallenges, Pearson Prentice Hall conducts specific productdevelopment research, which includes discussions with teachersand advisory panels, focus groups, and quantitative surveys. Weexplore the specific needs of teachers, students, and othereducators regarding each component of the Prentice HallChemistry program.(2) Formative, Prototype Development and Field TestingDuring this phase of research, we work to develop prototypematerials. We then test the materials, including field-testing withstudents and teachers, and qualitative and quantitative evaluationsof different kinds. We receive solid feedback about our lessonstructure in our early prototype testing. Results are channeled backinto the development of the program.(3) Summative, Validation ResearchFinally, Pearson Prentice Hall conducts longer-term research basedon scientific, experimental designs under actual classroomconditions. This research identifies what works and what can beimproved in the next revision of Prentice Hall Chemistry. PearsonPrentice Hall also continues to monitor the program in the marketthrough ongoing dialogue with users. This allows us toperpetually refine our products and provide the best support totoday’s and tomorrow’s teachers and students.
In preparation for the NCLB mandates for science anticipated for 2007,Pearson Prentice Hall is committed to providing scientific research tosupport the efficacy of our science programs in the classroom.Our study designs will closely follow the criteria of No Child Left Behind.Since NCLB specifies a minimum level of improvement that students mustachieve each year, actual Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) will be reflected inthe research used to validate the program.Prentice Hall ChemistryScientific Research BasePage 2 of 10
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