School Science and Mathematics articles from February 2009

School Science and Mathematics archives from February 2009

Authentic and simulated professional development: teachers reflect what is modeled.(Report)
February 1, 2009... Science is a dynamic discipline, representative of the nature of science. Yet, young science students continue to think everything is already discovered. In this study, we examine why students are not actively doing science. From professional...

Development of a community of science teachers: participation in a collaborative action research project.(Case study)
February 1, 2009... This article presents a study exploring the beliefs, knowledge, and practices of four middle and secondary science teachers participating in a collaborative curriculum action research project. Using a case study methodology, the views and...

Preparing pre-service teachers to teach mathematics in inclusive classrooms: a three-year case study.(Report)
February 1, 2009... Federal and state regulations mandating inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classes have made it essential to create pathways for pre-service teachers to develop skills to teach content to diverse groups of students....

Understanding the affects of audience on mathematical writing.(RESEARCH IN the classsroom)(Report)
February 1, 2009... This study formally explored how high school students addressed audience when they wrote mathematically. Student explicated the solving of a mathematics problem to their mathematics teacher and their English teacher. This study showed that...

Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents.(Book review)
February 1, 2009... Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents Author: Dan Flockhart Jossey-Bass: An Imprint of Wiley 989 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103-1741 2007; 203 pages Paperback; $24.95 ...

Assessment in Science: Practical Experiences and Education Research.(Book review)
February 1, 2009... Assessment in Science: Practical Experiences and Education Research Editors: Maureen McMahon, Patricia Simmons, Randy Sommers, Diane DeBates, & Frank Crawley National Science Teachers Association Press NSTA Press 1840 Wilson...

Problems section.(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 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, BeerSheva, Israel; or fax to:...