School Science and Mathematics articles from November 1999

School Science and Mathematics archives from November 1999

Exploring Polygon Rings.
November 1, 1999... Some topics in mathematics are unique because they can be explored by learners from the early grades through the advanced grades. One such topic is polygon rings. As suggested in the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics...

The Effects on Students' Cognitive Achievement When Using the Cooperative Learning Method in Earth Science Classrooms.
November 1, 1999... This study investigated the effects of cooperative learning instruction versus traditional teaching methods on students' earth science achievement in secondary schools. A total of 770 ninth-grade students enrolled in 20 sections of a required...

The Border Crossings of a Multicultural Science Education Enthusiast.
November 1, 1999... Jill was a preservice science education student who wanted to make science more accessible to all students. This study is an examination of the "borders" she encountered as she completed her student teaching in a cultural setting that was...

Subtraction From a Historical Perspective.
November 1, 1999... The algorithms used for subtraction vary. In the United States, three different algorithms were used almost equally until the 1940s: the equal additions, the decomposition, and the Austrian method. After William Brownell modified the...

The State of Readiness of Initial Level Preservice Middle Grades Science and Mathematics Teachers and Its Implications on Teacher Education Programs.
November 1, 1999... Susan C. Ross and Mary Pratt-Cotter University of Southern Mississippi The purpose of this study was to document through interview and videotaped data the current state of readiness of 10 preservice middle grade teachers, regarding...

SSMILes.
November 1, 1999... Submitted by Audrey C. Rule Department of Elementary Education and Specialized Studies Boise State University Boise, ID 83725-1725 Descriptive Adjective Object Boxes Grade Levels: Elementary grades Mathematics...

PROBLEMS.
November 1, 1999... The department offers readers an opportunity to exchange interesting problems and solutions. Proposals are always welcomed. The editor particularly encourages * the submission of problems that integrate science and mathematics. *...