Recently added articles from School Science and Mathematics:
Teaching the pros and cons of evolution in the 21st century.(science education )(Editorial)
May 01, 2009; ... The ability of administrators and policymakers to discourage public school science teachers from presenting the objective evidence for evolution is continuing. We all know that the past barring of the theory of evolution from the classroom is now illegal. But then the idea of "intelligent ...
Problem posing and problem solving: a dynamic connection.(mathematics education)(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... The study of mathematical problem posing has become an important area of investigation by researchers in mathematics education (English, 1997a, 1997b; Kilpatrick, 1987; Silver, 1994; Silver & Cai, 1996). Problem posing, with its emphasis on having students generate and develop their own ...
A preservice secondary teacher's moves to protect her view of herself as a mathematics expert.(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... This paper discusses the experience of a preservice secondary mathematics teacher during lesson study. Although the preservice teacher was a strong undergraduate mathematics student, she used compensation "moves" to deflect attention away from her insecurities about her conceptual ...
A case study of three childrens' original interpretations of the moon's changing appearance.(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... A case study of three children was conducted to shed light on the process that children undergo in developing their understanding of physical phenomena. Using the notion of spontaneous construction and its relationship with school learning of scientific concepts, children's early thoughts ...
Understanding of earth and space science concepts: strategies for concept-building in elementary teacher preparation.(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... This research is concerned with preservice teacher understanding of six earth and space science concepts that are often taught in elementary school." the reason for seasons, phases of the moon, why the wind blows, the rock cycle, soil formation, and earthquakes. Specifically, this study ...
Mathematical habits of the mind for preservice teachers.(RESEARCH IN the classroom)(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... This article provides an overview of mathematical habits of the mind and discusses how the concept relates to Polya's problem solving principles as well as exemplification. Specific problems are discussed as a means to assist preservice elementary school teachers 'in their development of ...
Technology-Based Inquiry for Middle School.(Book review)
May 01, 2009; ... Technology-Based Inquiry for Middle School Editor: Edwin P. Christmann NSTA Press 1840 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201-3000 2006; 134 p. Paperback, unknown cost Technology-Based Inquiry for Middle School is an ...
Constellations Dot-to-Dot.(Book review)
May 01, 2009; ... Constellations Dot-to-Dot Authors: Evan and Lael Kimble; Illustrated by Richard Salvucci Sterling Publishing Co. 387 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016-8810 2001; 80 pages Soft cover: $5.95 ...
Problems section.(mathematical problems solution)
May 01, 2009; ... This section of the Journal offers readers an opportunity to exchange interesting mathematical problems and solutions. Please send them to: Ted Eisenberg, Department of Mathematics, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; or fax to:972-86-477-648. Questions concerning proposals and/or ...
Interesting science and mathematics graduate students in secondary teaching.(Report)
Apr 01, 2009; ... State and national initiatives attempt to increase the quantity and quality of secondary mathematics and science teachers. Research suggests that if one could appeal to something inside of people or about the process of teaching and learning itself, then one might draw current mathematics ...
A cross discipline study of reformed teaching by university science and mathematics faculty.(Report)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Researchers observed 28 university faculty in graduate and undergraduate science and mathematics courses in a three-year, longitudinal study of teaching. Subjects were selected from five higher education institutions in the state where faculty had a two- to five-year association with a ...
Turkish prospective chemistry teachers' alternative conceptions about acids and bases.(Report)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Middle East Technical University The purpose of this study was to obtain prospective chemistry teachers 'conceptions about acids and bases concepts. Thirty-eight prospective chemistry teachers were the participants. Data were collected by means of an open-ended questionnaire and ...
Crossing the barriers between preservice and inservice mathematics teacher education: an evaluation of the grant school professional development program.
Apr 01, 2009; ... A 2-year school-based mathematics professional development program is described and evaluated after its first year of implementation. Included in this program as its first course was a unique methods course in elementary education involving both preservice students and inservice teachers ...
Cosmology 101.(Book review)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Cosmology 101 Author: Kristine M. Larsen Greenwood Press 88 Post Road West Westport CT 06881 2007; 216 pages Hardback $49.95 When early humans looked up into the sky, they saw the sun, moon, stars, and those ...
Electricity and Magnetism: A Historical Perspective (Greenwood Guides to Great Ideas in Science).(Book review)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Electricity and Magnetism: A Historical Perspective (Greenwood Guides to Great Ideas in Science) Author: Brian Baigrie Greenwood Press 88 Post Road West Westport CT 06881 2007; 185 pages Hardback $65.00 As the ...
Problems section.
Apr 01, 2009; ... This section of the Journal offers readers an opportunity to exchange interesting mathematical problems and solutions. Please send them to: Ted Eisenberg, Department of Mathematics, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; or fax to: 972-86-477-648. Questions concerning proposals and/or ...
Effect of similarity-based guided discovery learning on conceptual performance.(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Analogies are known to foster concept learning, whereas discovery learning is effective for transfer. By combining discovery learning and analogies or similarities of concepts, attractive new arrangements emerge, but do they maintain both concept and transfer effects? Unfortunately, there ...
Mix It Up: teachers' beliefs on mixing mathematics and science.(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... This paper defines correlation, describes the Mix It Up program, discusses the teachers' beliefs about the value of correlating mathematics and science prior to program participation, and identifies problems teachers associated with correlation before and during the program. Teachers ...
Mathematics and science integration: models and characterizations.(Report)
Mar 01, 2009; ... The squeeze on instructional time and other factors increasingly leads educators to consider mathematics and science integration in an effort to be more efficient and effective. Unfortunately, the need for common understandings for what it means to integrate these disciplines, as well as ...
Scientists' perspective on introducing authentic inquiry to high school teachers during an intensive three-week summer professional development experience.
Mar 01, 2009; ... The Information Technology in Science (ITS) Center for Teaching and Learning was a National Science Foundation funded program to provide high-quality professional development for 7-12th grade science teachers. The subgroup on which this paper focuses was immersed in an innovative approach ...