School Science and Mathematics articles from March 2003

School Science and Mathematics archives from March 2003

Popular theories--unpopular research. (Editorial).(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... We researchers in education periodically flail ourselves concerning the perception by teachers that (even our own) educational research is somewhat less than useful. This recurrent theme has been highlighted for us by the following observation....

Wearing the letter jacket: legitimate participation in a collaborative science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education reform project.
March 1, 2003... This study examines one NSF-funded Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation and describes the complexities of such a science education reform effort. A theoretical model based in community, culture, and identity is used to address...

Using descriptive drawings as a conceptual change strategy in elementary science.
March 1, 2003... This research was conducted to examine the conditions under which learner-generated illustrations serve as an instructional strategy promoting conceptual change. Specifically, the nature of students' misconceptions and the effects of...

Preparing middle level preservice teachers to integrate mathematics and science: problems and possibilities.
March 1, 2003... Many members of the mathematics and science education community believe that the integration of mathematics and science enhances students' understanding of both subjects. Despite this belief attempts to integrate these subjects have frequently...

Perceptions of professional growth: a mathematics teacher educator in transition.
March 1, 2003... To meet the need for reform in mathematics teacher preparation courses, two cycles of changes made in an elementary mathematics methods course are presented. Using action research, teaching approaches were developed, implemented, and evaluated...

On Some of the Smarandache's Problems.(Book Review)
March 1, 2003... Author Krassimir T. Atanassov American Research Press 140 & Window Rock Road Box 199 Lupton, AZ 86508 1999; 88 pages Paperback This text is in microfilm format, and can be ordered from: University of Microfilm International 300 N....

Problems.
March 1, 2003... 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....