School Science and Mathematics articles from May 2003

School Science and Mathematics archives from May 2003

Scientific Principle 6. .(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... During this past year we have witnessed the emergence of new federal policies with respect to education, in general, but more significantly to educational research in particular. The May editorial has traditionally reflected on publishing in...

Confronting and changing middle school teachers' perceptions of scientific methodology.
May 1, 2003... The reform documents of the 1990s stressed that science is not practiced by a rigid scientific method, but science texts continue to describe the process as if it were rigid and linear. The purpose of this investigation was twofold: (a) to...

Middle grades students' algebraic understanding in a reform curriculum.
May 1, 2003... The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Curriculum and Evaluation Standards in 1989 was pivotal in mathematics reform. The National Science Foundation funded several curriculum projects to address the vision described in the Standards....

An extended examination of preservice elementary teachers' science teaching self-efficacy.
May 1, 2003... The purpose of this study was to examine programmatic factors that positively impact changes in elementary preservice teachers' teaching self-efficacy beliefs. Specifically, it examined the impact of science methods courses, student teaching,...

Problems.
May 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....