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Teachers will report students increased knowledge of math and science concepts and practices , such as comparing ways of birth , the life cycle , creating charts , writing in journals , and learning about data collection . K-12 teachers and community college faculty instructors to seven of DOE 's national labs where they will work with scientists and engineers with the goal of improving their knowledge of science and their ability to teach . To earn marks , candidates had to demonstrate a good knowledge of EBSM and show a direct linkage between their proposals and the programs which they were addressing . Working knowledge of surface and groundwater monitoring and testing procedures ; of statistical analysis methods , of computer applications ; field collection methods ; and strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills required . " Other strategies include creating a dedicated Internet portal so teachers can share and expand their knowledge of math and science teaching and developing state and local reward and incentive programs to support exemplary professional development that results in higher student achievement . The primary focus of Allum 's study , which took into account the results of some 200 surveys of the public perception of science , was to measure the correlation between the public 's knowledge of science and their embrace of it , a relationship that has been fiercely contested . Forty primiparous mothers were interviewed in their last trimester of pregnancy while waiting at a large prenatal clinic in South Carolina to determine : l ) physical problem and care during pregnancy ; 2 ) knowledge of pregnancy and babies ; 3 ) quality of support from family , friends and the baby 's father . More than 80 percent said skills such as creative and problem-solving skills , knowledge of math and science and social and communications skills are valuable both in life and in the job market , while some 70 percent said knowledge of other countries and intercultural skills are vital . Fourth , starting this summer with a pilot program , we will bring K-12 teachers to seven of our national labs for extensive training with scientists and engineers with the goal of improving their knowledge of science and their ability to teach . Given the connection , why has so little attention been given to what and how young children acquire their knowledge of math and science or how teachers and parents can enhance it ? Also , knowledge of math and science is what enabled the great scientists of this world to invent the devices that enrich our lives today .... ) , helped teachers broaden their knowledge of science and their understanding of the diverse needs of students with disabilities .