School Science and Mathematics articles from March 2006

School Science and Mathematics archives from March 2006

Then and now: science assessment 1996-2006.(Editorial)
March 1, 2006... It has been just 10 years since the publication of the National Science Education Standards. These 10 years have seen major efforts by federal and state government and education to create a US system of education matching the vision contained...

How do students know what they learn in middle school mathematics is true?
March 1, 2006... This article presents ways in which students ascertain that what they have learned in mathematics is true. Students in the middle school (and a few from other grades) were interviewed by prospective and in-service teachers. Students were asked...

Perceived helpfulness and amount of use of technology in science and mathematics classes at different grade levels.
March 1, 2006... Use of technology in science and mathematics classes has been increasing, but there are differences in the amount of use of and students' perceptions of its helpfulness across grade levels and subject areas. Technology was reported as used only...

Assessing elementary understanding of multiplication concepts.
March 1, 2006... This article summarizes the basic concepts of multiplication and provides some evidence that the traditional third-grade curriculum and instruction emphasizing memorization of multiplication facts produces much less understanding of the basic...

Effective professional development and change in practice: barriers science teachers encounter and implications for reform.
March 1, 2006... This study focused on two middle schools in the central US who participated in collaborative, sustained, whole-school professional development in implementing inquiry as part of National Science Education Standards, or standards-based...

Introduction to the Theory of Games.(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Introduction to the Theory of Games Author John Charles Chenoweth McKinsey Dover Publications, Inc. 31 East 2nd Street, Mineola New York, NY 11501 2003; 371 pages, Paperback ($19.50) The Introduction to the Theory of Games is one...

Mathematical Logic and the Foundation of Mathematics: An Introductory Survey.(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Mathematical Logic and the Foundation of Mathematics: An Introductory Survey Author G. T. Kneebone Dover Publications, Inc. 31 East 2nd Street Mineola, New York, NY 11501 2001; 451 pages, Paperback ($16.95) The Mathematical Logic...

Problems.(mathematical problems)
March 1, 2006... 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....