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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)

[![Research proves next generation science standards are a success in action with KnowAtom](https://www.knowatom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Portrait%20of%20a%20confident%20black%20businesswoman%20at%20work%20in%20her%20glass%20office-1.jpeg?width=676&height=380&name=Portrait%20of%20a%20confident%20black%20businesswoman%20at%20work%20in%20her%20glass%20office-1.jpeg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/press/new-research-results-on-elementary-science-standards-in-action)

## 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)

## [Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-Based Curriculum Helps Improve Math and Writing Skills Too](https://www.knowatom.com/press/next-generation-science-standards-ngss-based-curriculum-helps-improve-math-and-writing-skills-too)

 Jul 5, 2021 12:51:00 PM by [Samantha Ozgood](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/samantha-ozgood)

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**SALEM, Mass., July 5, 2021 (Newswire.com) - **Since 2015, at least forty-five states and D.C. have adopted or adapted K-12 science education standards guided by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), according to research from [Northeastern University's Dr. Tracy L. Waters.](https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:m044c693q/fulltext.pdf) This means the vast majority of U.S. students are learning under standards designed to build the skills needed to join the workforce of the future. Waters' research shows fourth and fifth-grade students using KnowAtom's hands-on [NGSS-based science curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) demonstrated measurable increases in achievement levels, engagement, and classroom behavior.

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## [Review Finds Big Impact on Teaching & Learning With KnowAtom Curriculum for NGSS](https://www.knowatom.com/press/review-finds-big-impact-on-teaching-learning-with-knowatom-curriculum-for-ngss)

 Jun 14, 2021 9:00:00 AM by [KnowAtom Media](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/knowatom-media)

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## KnowAtom partnership brings transformational curriculum and professional development to K-8 classrooms

**SALEM, Mass., June 14, 2021 (Newswire.com) - ****Bringing science to life with KnowAtom in a phenomena-based approach to hands-on science and engineering transforms both teachers and their students.**

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 Topics: [Press Release](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/press-release), [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [KnowAtom Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/knowatom-science-curriculum), [STEAM Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/steam-curriculum), [Next Generation Science Classroom Instruction](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-classroom-instruction), [Formative Assessment](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/formative-assessment)

## [Science Curriculum Links Top-Performing Schools](https://www.knowatom.com/press/science-curriculum-links-top-performing-schools)

 Dec 20, 2018 11:36:01 AM by [Sara Goodman](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/sara-goodman)

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**SALEM, Mass., October 22, 2018 ([Newswire.com](https://www.newswire.com/news/science-curriculum-links-top-performing-schools-20684536)) - **Two [KnowAtom ](https://www.knowatom.com/)schools lead Massachusetts in science scoring on the 2018 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), according to the [most recent data from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)](https://profiles.doe.mass.edu/).

The J. T. Hood Elementary School and L.D. Batchelder Elementary School were two of only four schools in Massachusetts with more than 90 percent of its students scoring “Advanced” or “Proficient” on the most recent statewide science standards-based assessment.

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 Topics: [New Standardized Testing](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/new-standardized-testing), [Next Generation Science Classroom Instruction](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-classroom-instruction), [Phenomena-Based Learning](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/phenomena-based-learning), [Formative Assessment](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/formative-assessment), [Three-Dimensional Learning](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/three-dimensional-learning)

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