School Science and Mathematics articles from April 2004

School Science and Mathematics archives from April 2004

Educational survivors.(Editorial)(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... During the past few years science and mathematics educators, as well as educators in general, have voiced their concerns about the lack of impact research has on policy and practice in education. After all, as many professional organizations...

Describing and evaluating an exemplary mathematics elementary staff development project.
April 1, 2004... The purpose of this paper is to describe the model of a mathematics and science staff development cooperative and focus on the evaluation of the mathematics component. The Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative (MSEC) was a...

Using form and function analogy object boxes to teach human body systems.
April 1, 2004... This study compares the use of form and function analogy object boxes to more traditional lecture and worksheet instruction during a 10th-grade unit on human body systems. The study was conducted with two classes (N = 32) of mixed ability...

The effects of a study-group process on the implementation of reform in mathematics education.
April 1, 2004... In each of three consecutive years, 16 teachers were admitted to a program in which they participated in a study group to reform their teaching practices in mathematics. The 48 (total) elementary school teachers in this program were selected to...

CTLSilhouette[TM]: an Online Tool for Assessment and Evaluation.
April 1, 2004... The stakes are getting higher for teachers to provide evidence that suggests their students are meeting the goals set forth by national and state standards. The stakes are also getting higher for administrators at the state and local levels to...

Map Mania: Discovering Where You Are and Getting to Where You Aren't.(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Map Mania: Discovering Where You Are and Getting to Where You Aren't Author Michael A. DiSpezio Illustrated by Dave Garbot Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 www.sterlingpub.com 2002; 80 pages...

Problems.
April 1, 2004... This section of the Journal offers readers an opportunity to exchange interesting mathematical problems and solutions. Proposals are always welcomed. Please observe the following guidelines when submitting proposals of solutions: 1....