ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many science teachers from throughout Connecticut are responsible for the materials in this and in the previous version of CAPT science handbook. Special thanks to:

• •Sally Jean, formerly of the Science Department of Tolland High School, for her many excellent examples of problem-solving activities;
• •Rob Lonning, professor at the School of Education at the University of Connecticut, and the teachers who participated in the Summer 1994 Institute of Teaching and Learning for developing the section on open-ended, problem-solving activities;
• •John Uss, supervisor of science for the Stratford Public Schools, for the section on addressing CAPT issues;
• •Barbara Kmetz of the Trumbull Public Schools for her many helpful suggestions; and
• •members of the CAPT Science Advisory Committee for their expertise and assistance in developing the science subtest of the CAPT.

 

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