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## [New Research Results on Elementary Science Standards in Action](https://www.knowatom.com/press/new-research-results-on-elementary-science-standards-in-action)

 Aug 28, 2022 6:48:49 AM by [Samantha Ozgood](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/samantha-ozgood)

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## Better science performance is more attainable than previously thought

**SALEM, Mass., June 23, 2021 (Newswire.com) - **[A recent study conducted by Northeastern University ](https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:m044c693q/fulltext.pdf)has revealed a transformative outcome for students and teachers who utilize curriculum based on the [Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)](https://www.nextgenscience.org/). This third-party instrumental case study was designed to investigate the experiences of fourth and fifth-grade science teachers as they implemented the KnowAtom curriculum, which is specifically designed for mastery of NGSS standards.

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 Topics: [standardized testing](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/standardized-testing), [Middle School Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/middle-school-science-curriculum), [Implementing New Science Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/implementing-new-science-standards), [Next Generation Science Classroom Instruction](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-classroom-instruction)

## [Research Highlighting Success of KnowAtom Curriculum Shapes Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards Nationwide](https://www.knowatom.com/press/research-highlighting-success-of-knowatom-curriculum-shapes-adoption-of-next-generation-science-standards-nationwide)

 May 28, 2021 9:39:00 AM by [KnowAtom Media](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/knowatom-media)

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