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Why should we be concerned about who is teaching high school physics? • A physics degree is not required for being an effective physics teacher but the most consistent and powerful predictor of student achievement in science and math is a teacher who is fully certified and has at least a bachelor's degree in the content area. (from Rising Above the Gathering Storm) • The number of students taking high school physics is increasing nation wide. • Physics is needed more and more for developing future technically proficient workforce and an educated populace. • We need to be equitable and provide equal access to all students independent of socioeconomic background! 2 Need for High School Teachers 3 High School Classes Taught By Teacher with Degree in the Field 4 Source: Schools and Staffing Survey HS Physics Teacher Education Background 5 http://www.aip.org/statistics Number of Students and Teachers in High School Physics All U.S. High Schools 6 http://www.aip.org/statistics
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