School Science and Mathematics articles from March 2002

School Science and Mathematics archives from March 2002

The value of teaching reading in the context of science and mathematics.(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... There is a growing interest in the relationship between science and mathematics education and teaching reading. The kind of reading instruction implied is reading comprehension not the skills of learning to read. Developing reading...

Improper use of physics-related context in high school mathematics problems: implications for learning and teaching.
March 1, 2002... This article discusses potential pedagogical difficulties arising from using physics-related contexts in high-school mathematics problems. It is suggested that such problems should not require any external knowledge of physics by the students;...

Taiwanese gifted students' views of nature of science.
March 1, 2002... This study examined the conceptions of nature of science (NOS) possessed by a group of gifted seventh-grade students from Taiwan. The students were engaged in a 1-week science camp with emphasis on scientific inquiry and NOS. A Chinese version...

Impact of the Science and Technology for Children curriculum in the Oshkosh Area School District.(Wisconsin)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... This study examines the instructional impact of National Science Resources Center's Science and Technology for Children curriculum in the Oshkosh Area School District. Specifically, the instructional effectiveness of four physical-science units...

Implementing the standards: keys to establishing positive professional inertia in preservice mathematics teachers.
March 1, 2002... This paper summarizes and integrates the lessons learned from the last decade of professional development efforts based on the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1989, 1991, 1995). The fundamental challenges to such...

Problems.(mathematics)
March 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....