Status Surveys.

The article presents the status surveys of several researchers for the science education research. Characteristics of several exemplary programs were reported. One researcher conducted a study of a national science education exemplary program. Another researcher administered questionnaires to compare characteristics of teachers of exemplary programs with those of teachers in general. The purpose of a research study conducted by one researcher was to investigate science teachers' perceptions of the relevancy and implementation of science curriculum policy. Several states have developed programs that are aimed at solving the shortages of qualified science and mathematics teachers. Studies related to achievement indicate pupils have made some gains at the elementary school level. Data reported regarding teacher quality and supply are in agreement with most previous research.