Recently added articles from School Science and Mathematics:
The frequency, variation, and function of graphical representations within standardized state science tests.(Report)
Dec 01, 2009; ... The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that diagrammatic literacy is necessary for success on standardized science tests at the late-elementary and middle grade levels. Towards this goal, we quantified the frequency, form and function of graphical representations on select ...
Development of a geometric spatial visualization tool.(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2009; ... This paper documents the development of the Geometric Spatial Assessment. We detail the development of this instrument which was designed to identify middle school students 'strategies and advancement in understanding of four geometric concept domains (geometric spatial visualization, ...
Science teacher efficacy and outcome expectancy as predictors of students' End-of-Instruction (EOI) Biology I Test scores.(Report)
Dec 01, 2009; ... The purpose of this study was to compare teacher efficacy beliefs of secondary Biology I teachers whose students' mean scores on the statewide End-of-Instruction (EOI) Biology I test met or exceeded the state academic proficiency level (Proficient Group) to teacher efficacy beliefs of ...
The flow lab: a simple activity for generating NOS principles.(RESEARCH IN the classroom)(nature of science)(Report)
Dec 01, 2009; ... While there is near universal agreement within the science education community that a strong understanding of nature of science (NOS)--both as a student goal and a teacher attribute--is critical we still struggle with how to achieve these aims. Barriers range from pragmatic logistics to ...
The relationship between lesson study and self-efficacy.(Report)
Dec 01, 2009; ... This article addresses a gap in the literature by developing a theory that bridges lesson study and self-efficacy. Since self-efficacy has been linked to student achievement, the theory is important as an explanatory mechanism linking lesson study to student achievement. The theory was ...