Exemplary Programs

The National Science Foundation has funded national centers to help inform educators regarding curricula and materials that embody the vision of the NCTM Standards and the National Science Education Standards. These centers have identified those programs developed by NSF programs that promote high quality teaching and learning. Listings of the exemplary programs and contact information can be located on their web sites.

A printable (PDF file as of 2004) summary of each of the NSF science curricula is available in the Exemplary Programs folder on the CD. You can access it by clicking here.

A printable (PDF file as of 2002) summary of each of the NSF mathematics curricula is available in the Exemplary Programs folder on the CD. You can also access it by clicking here.

SCIENCE

EDC K-12 Science Curriculum Dissemination Center featured Instructional Materials.

There are sites across Pennsylvania that houses and supports exemplary science programs.

MATHEMATICS

ARC Center (Elementary Grades)

Show_Me Center (Middle Level)

COMPASS Center (Secondary)