School Science and Mathematics articles from January 2004

School Science and Mathematics archives from January 2004

Publishing in school science and mathematics.(Editorial)
January 1, 2004... As a graduate student, Flick was told by a well-respected and accomplished science educator that the way to get published was "just do good research." Embedded in these few words was the assumption that "good research" involved samples...

Planning district-wide professional development: insights gained from teachers and students regarding mathematics teaching in a large urban district.
January 1, 2004... This paper describes the mechanism used to gain insights into the state of the art of mathematics instruction in a large urban district in order to design meaningful professional development for the teachers in the district. Surveys of close to...

Controlling choice: teachers, students, and manipulatives in mathematics classrooms.
January 1, 2004... This research study examines the instructional practices of 10 middle grades teachers related to their use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics and their control of mathematics tools during instruction. Through 40 observations of teaching,...

The impact of enacted mathematics curriculum models on prospective elementary teachers' course perceptions and beliefs.
January 1, 2004... This paper communicates the impact of prospective teachers' learning of mathematics using novel curriculum materials in an innovative classroom setting. Two sections of a mathematics content course for prospective elementary teachers used...

Rockets.
January 1, 2004... Author Robert H. Goddard Dover Publications 31 East Second St. Mineola, New York 11501 2002; approximately 130 pages Paperback ($11.95) We hear some form of the clich6 regularly, "Well, it's not exactly as complicated as rocket...

The Age of Reptiles.
January 1, 2004... Author Edwin H. Colbert Dover Publications, Inc. 31 East 2nd St. Mineola, NY 11501 1997; 252 pages Paperback $9.95 The Age of Reptiles is an enlarged and corrected republication of the work originally published by W.W. Norton &...

Geography Fun: Cool Activities and Projects for Young Explorers.
January 1, 2004... Author Joe Rhatigan & Heather Smith Lark Books 67 Broadway Asheville, NC 28801 2003; 144 pages Paperback ($14.95) Did you and your students ever want to make your own compass, actually prove for yourself that the world is round, make a...

Problems.
January 1, 2004... 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....