School Science and Mathematics articles from January 2005

School Science and Mathematics archives from January 2005

Slowing the influence of flawed mathematics and science education studies.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... In school science and mathematics, we sometimes judge the value of a research study by the prestige of the publication printing the study and how often we heard others bolster their arguments by citing such research. These strategies ostensibly...

Factors associated with mathematics achievement and participation in advanced mathematics courses: an examination of gender differences from an international perspective.
January 1, 2005... This paper reports results of an exploratory study examining factors that might be associated with achievement in mathematics and participation in advanced mathematics courses in Canada, Norway, and the United States of America (USA). These...

Integrating science and mathematics education: historical analysis.
January 1, 2005... A number of national science and mathematics education professional associations, and recently technology education associations, are united in their support for the integration of science and mathematics teaching and learning. The purpose of...

Mathematics and science teachers' preparation for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification.
January 1, 2005... This paper reports on the results of a survey of mathematics and science candidates for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification. The goal of the survey was to investigate the efficacy of collaboration and group...

Inquiry teaching and learning: the best math class study.
January 1, 2005... This research reports on prospective middle school teachers' perceptions of a "best mathematics class" during their involvement in an inquiry-designed mathematics content course. Grounded in the prestigious Glenn Commission report (U.S....

Projecting science and mathematics.(Technology Reviews)
January 1, 2005... New technologies have made computer projectors affordable for most classrooms. Good quality projectors with 1,200 lumens can now be purchased for $1,200 or less. Unfortunately, before most schools budgets could even accommodate them, projectors...

Problems.(mathematics)
January 1, 2005... 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....