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Table 8. Teacher Self-Assessed Level of Preparation

(1990 Results in Parenthesis)

Very well prepared
%
Adequately prepared
%
Not adequately prepared
%
Basic physics knowledge
72 (67)
27 (30)
2 (2)
Other science knowledge
50 (50)
45 (45)
5 (5)
Application of physics to everyday experiences
48 (41)
46 (48)
6 (11)
Instructional laboratory design and demonstration
39 (31)
46 (48)
15 (21)
Use of computers in physics instruction and labs
24 (19*)
39 (36*)
37 (45*)
Recent developments in physics
15 (17)
50 (49)
35 (35)


*From 1997 Survey

Source: AIP Statistical Research Center: 2000-01 High School Physics Study


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