School Science and Mathematics articles from December 2007

School Science and Mathematics archives from December 2007

Research into practice.(editorial)
December 1, 2007... This journal attempts to provide reports of research that are relevant to a broad spectrum of the science and mathematics education community. Many of the articles are based on classroom practice, both at the university and in PreK-12...

Examining and understanding mathematics classroom instruction and possible contributing factors through a cross-national lens.(RESEARCH IN brief)
December 1, 2007... American classroom instruction has been dominated by a format and procedure almost unchanged for the past several decades (National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, 2000). The quality of mathematics classroom...

Using inquiry to improve pedagogy through K-12/university partnerships.
December 1, 2007... This article focuses on the impact a collaborative project between university graduate fellows and K-12 classroom teachers had on improved pedagogy in the classroom and in the future at the university. Nine teams participated in a yearlong...

A longitudinal study of elementary pre-service teachers' mathematics beliefs and content knowledge.(Report)
December 1, 2007... This study investigated the mathematics beliefs and content knowledge of 103 elementary pre-service teachers in a developmental teacher preparation program that included a two course mathematics methods sequence. Pre-service teachers...

Secondary options and post-secondary expectations: standards-based mathematics programs and student achievement on college mathematics placement exams.(Report)
December 1, 2007... Research on student achievement within the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) and Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP) at the secondary level is beginning to accumulate, however, much less is known about how prepared these...

The Evolution Dialogues: Science, Christianity, and The Quest For Understanding.(Book review)
December 1, 2007... The Evolution Dialogues: Science, Christianity, and The Quest For Understanding Author: Catherine Baker American Association for the Advancement of Science 1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20005 2006; 208 Pages; Paperback...

Problems section.
December 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....