Program Evaluation: Project City Science. Executive Summary.

Presented is the executive evaluation report of the Project City Science (PCS). The PCS, a program conducted by New York University and funded by NSF, sets as its major goal the improvement of junior high school science instruction in the inner-city environment. This report consists of five sections: (1) overview of the project; (2) operation of the project; (3) critical assessment - the overall project; (4) general conclusions; and (5) recommendations. The first section covers funding and project intent, and evaluation procedures. The second section covers staffing and organization, modification, and support for implementation. The third section covers funding implications, instructional methodology, university/school relationships, and effecting change. The fourth section presents general conclusions concerning the scope, status, planning, and legacy of the project. The fifth section offers two types of recommendations. (HM)