School Science and Mathematics articles from December 2006

School Science and Mathematics archives from December 2006

Reflections on research in science and mathematics education.(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... The end of the year is always a time of looking back and reflecting on high and low points--progress and accomplishments. These reflections range from the very individual, both personal and professional, to the more global. It is also a time to...

Do teachers differ by certification route? Novice teachers' sense of self-efficacy, commitment to teaching, and preparedness to teach.
December 1, 2006... Alternative teacher certification (ATC) programs offer one method to help alleviate teacher shortages (Cox, Matthews, & Assoc, 2001; Hallinan & Khmelkov, 200t). While much debate has arisen over ATC programs, very few have empirically examined...

Content analysis of gender-related differential item functioning TIMSS items in mathematics in Jordan.(Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)
December 1, 2006... The purpose of this study is to analyze items that exhibit gender-related Differential Item Functioning (DIF) in Mathematics in Jordan. Data was taken from the TIMSS 1999 of Jordan, which includes responses of 5, 299 eighth grade students'....

Issues and challenges for middle school mathematics teachers in inclusion classrooms.
December 1, 2006... The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate typical middle school general education mathematics teachers' beliefs and knowledge of students with learning disabilities and inclusive instruction and to gain an understanding of the...

Argumentative discourse in a high school chemistry classroom.
December 1, 2006... This study aimed to identify the types of arguments promoted in various contexts common to a high school chemistry classroom, including lecture-discussion and laboratory activities. The study was guided by the following research question: What...

A Sophisticate's Primer of Relativity.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... Author. P. W. Bridgman Dover Publications, Inc. 31 East 2nd Street Mineola, NY 11501 2002; xlviii + 172 pages Paperback $12.95 This book was first published in 1962 by Wesleyan University Press and appeared as a second edition in 1983...

Problems section.
December 1, 2006... 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....