School Science and Mathematics articles from May 2007

School Science and Mathematics archives from May 2007

Taking stock: a year in review.(editorial)(Editorial)
May 1, 2007... The end of the school year also marks the end of a full year of my responsibility as Editor of this journal. This has been a year of learning, excitement, and challenges. We have had the opportunity to publish 26 articles that reflect important...

Curriculum research to improve teaching and learning.(RESEARCH IN brief)
May 1, 2007... School curriculum and its impact on teaching and learning have received more and more research attention both in the United States and in the international context (e.g., Schmidt, McKnight, Valverde, Houang, & Wiley, 1997; Senk & Thompson,...

Strategies and sources of support for beginning teachers of science and mathematics.
May 1, 2007... This study examines the support structures and strategies utilized by beginning mathematics and science teachers. The qualitative case study of 18 teachers (0-3 years of experience) includes teachers from rural, suburban and urban schools. Data...

Problem posing at all levels in the calculus classroom.
May 1, 2007... This article explores the use of problem posing in the calculus classroom using investigative projects. Specially, four examples of student work are examined, each one differing in originality of problem posed. By allowing students to explore...

Knowing and teaching middle school mathematics: a professional development course for in-service teachers.
May 1, 2007... This' article describes a professional development course intended to improve the content understanding of middle school mathematics teachers. The design of the course included three professional learning strategies: problem solving,...

The Periodic Table.(Book review)
May 1, 2007... The Periodic Table Author: Cindy Blobaum Prufrock Press, Inc. P.O. Box 8813 Waco, TX 76714 2005; 32 pages Price: not provided The Periodic Table, written by Cindy Blobaum and illustrated by Mary Lou Johnson, offers two lessons...

Searching.(Book review)
May 1, 2007... Searching Author: Daniel J. Schneck International Scientific Communications, Inc. 30 Controls Drive Shelton, Connecticut 06484-0870 2005; 1 volume, 221 pages Every time our son and his family visit us from Los Angeles, my...

Problems section.(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... 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....