Report of the 2018 NSSME+

Oct 15, 2026

Report of the 2018 NSSME+ presents a comprehensive research study supported by the National Science Foundation. Authored by Eric R. Banilower, P. Sean Smith, Kristen A. Malzahn, Courtney L. Plumley, Evelyn M. Gordon, and Meredith L. Hayes, it includes a suggested citation and disclaimer clarifying that findings reflect the authors’ views. The document is organized with tables and figures and details chapter-by-chapter coverage of sample design, teacher background and beliefs, professional development, course characteristics, and instructional decision making.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages442

Reading Time18 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

List of Tables

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

Chapter One: Introduction

Sample Design and Sampling Error Considerations

Instrument Development

Data Collection

Outline of This Report

Chapter Two: Teacher Background and Beliefs

Overview

Teacher Characteristics

Teacher Preparation

Teacher Pedagogical Beliefs

Teachers’ Perceptions of Preparedness

Teachers’ Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

Summary

Chapter Three: Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Professional Development

Overview

Teacher Professional Development

Professional Development Offerings at the School Level

Teacher Induction Programs

Summary

Chapter Four: Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Courses

Overview

Time Spent in Elementary Science and Mathematics Instruction

Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Course Offerings

Other Characteristics of Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Classes

Summary

Chapter Five: Instructional Decision Making, Objectives, and Activities

Overview

Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Decision-Making Autonomy

Instructional Objectives

Class Activities

Homework and Assessment Practices

Summary

Chapter Six: Instructional Resources

Overview

RESEARCH , Report of the 2018 NSSME+ DECEMBER 2 0 1 8 Eric R. Banilower P. Sean Smith Kristen A. Malzahn Courtney L. Plumley Evelyn M. Gordon Meredith L. Hayes Disclaimer The Report of the 2018 NSSME+ was prepared with support from the National Science Foundation under grant number DGE-1642413 . Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Suggested Citation Banilower, E. R., Smith, P. S., Malzahn, K. A., Plumley, C. L., Gordon, E. M., & Hayes, M. L.(2018). Report of the 2018 NSSME+. Chapel Hill, NC: Horizon Research, Inc. Additional Information More details and products from the 2018 NSSME+, as well as previous iterations of the study, can be found at: [http://horizon-research.com/NSSME/](http://horizon-research.com/NSSME/) HOR IZON RESEARCH , I NC . II DECEMBER 2 0 1 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. v List of Figures............................................................................................................................. xix Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................... xxi Chapter One: Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 Sample Design and Sampling Error Considerations........................................................................2 Instrument Development.................................................................................................................. 4 Data Collection ................................................................................................................................ 4 Outline of This Report ..................................................................................................................... 5 Chapter Two: Teacher Background and Beliefs........................................................................ 7 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 7 Teacher Characteristics.................................................................................................................... 7 Teacher Preparation ....................................................................................................................... 13 Teacher Pedagogical Beliefs.......................................................................................................... 26 Teachers’ Perceptions of Preparedness.......................................................................................... 31 Teachers’ Leadership Roles and Responsibilities..........................................................................44 Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Chapter Three: Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Professional Development 47 Overview........................................................................................................................................ 47 Teacher Professional Development ............................................................................................... 47 Professional Development Offerings at the School Level ............................................................. 59 Teacher Induction Programs .......................................................................................................... 71 Summary ..............................................................................................................................

FAQs

What support and disclaimer apply to the 2018 NSSME+ report?

The report was prepared with support from the National Science Foundation under grant DGE-1642413. The disclaimer states that the authors’ findings and recommendations do not necessarily reflect NSF’s views.

Which topics are covered in the teacher-focused chapters of the report?

The report includes chapters on teacher background and beliefs, covering teacher characteristics, preparation, pedagogical beliefs, perceptions of preparedness, and leadership roles and responsibilities.

How does the report organize instruction-related findings?

It dedicates chapters to science, mathematics, and computer science professional development and courses, followed by a chapter on instructional decision making, objectives, activities, homework and assessment practices, and a chapter on instructional resources.

Oct 15, 2026

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