School Science and Mathematics articles from January 2002

School Science and Mathematics archives from January 2002

Science and math for all?(Editorial)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Reform-minded educators should examine two hidden assumptions that hurt a significant proportion of the students they hope to reach. These assumptions, if not carefully examined, threaten the goal of teaching science and mathematics for "all"...

Important notice.
January 1, 2002... Due to a software glitch, some December School Science and Mathematics journals were not mailed. If you did not receive your December issue of SSM, please accept the apologies of the SSMA Central Office. Either e-mail your request for the...

Preservice teachers' beliefs and practice after participating in an integrated content/methods course.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... There is substantial evidence that teachers' beliefs about mathematics impact their teaching of mathematics. Given this evidence, it is appropriate that teacher education programs assess their effectiveness, at least in part, on how well they...

Changes in students' science ability produced by multimedia learning environments: application of the linear logistic model for change.
January 1, 2002... The purpose of this study was to measure changes in students' science proficiency produced by a multimedia learning environment, Astronomy Village: Investigating the Solar System, developed at Wheeling Jesuit University's Center for Educational...

"The Square Thing" as a context for understanding, reasoning and ways of knowing mathematics.
January 1, 2002... This paper introduces The Square Thing, a lesson that engages and invites student development of problem solving and reasoning skills, understanding through connections within the content, and mathematics voice. A background for the lesson, an...

Scoring concept maps: an expert map-based scheme weighted for relationships.
January 1, 2002... The use of student-constructed concept maps in assessment is congruent with the changing emphases set forth by the National Science Education Standards. Authorities have expressed concern about concept map scoring systems and their associated...

Problems.(mathematics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 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....