California to weigh science standards stressing experimentation
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 02:00
in Mathematics & Economics
California Board of Education will consider new science standards that replace memorization of facts with hands-on experimentation. Some say the state needs to improve its education, not its standards. California schoolchildren would study fewer concepts more deeply and emphasize hands-on investigation over rote memorization of facts under new science standards set for consideration Wednesday by the state Board of Education.