School Science and Mathematics articles from April 2007

School Science and Mathematics archives from April 2007

Research as a place to stand in implementing reform and change.(editorial)(Editorial)
April 1, 2007... "Give me a place to stand and I will move the Earth." Archimedes As researchers and teacher educators, one of our primary goals is to produce new models, knowledge, and practice that can lead to improvements in students' learning,...

Challenges of recruiting candidates with strong academic credentials.(RESEARCH IN brief)
April 1, 2007... A major challenge to improving science education lies in the shortage of qualified science teachers (Chaika, 2005; Darling-Hammond, 2000; National Center for Education Statistics, 2001; National Research Council [NRC], 2000a, 2000b; United...

Is there something to be gained from guessing? Middle school students' use of systematic guess and check.(RESEARCH IN brief)
April 1, 2007... This article will share results from research that investigated how sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students who had not been exposed to formal algebraic methods approached word problems of an algebraic nature. Student use of systematic...

The Evolution Dialogues: Science, Christianity, and The Quest For Understanding.(Book review)
April 1, 2007... The Evolution Dialogues: Science, Christianity, and The Quest For Understanding Author: Catherine Baker James B. Miller, Editor American Association for the Advancement of Science 1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20005 2006;...

Problems section.(solving mathematical problems)(Column)
April 1, 2007... 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 or solutions: 1....