School Science and Mathematics articles from November 2002

School Science and Mathematics archives from November 2002

Inquiring minds want to know? (Editorial).(Editorial)
November 1, 2002... The title of this editorial is a marketing phrase from the not too distant past. Although the original was not a question, it is a question (or questions) I would now like someone to answer. I received the October issue of Science and...

The Mathematics Writer's Checklist: the development of a preliminary assessment tool for writing in mathematics.
November 1, 2002... The use of writing as a pedagogical tool to help students learn mathematics is receiving increased attention at the college level (Meier & Rishel, 1998), and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000) built a strong case...

Drawing a scientist: what we do and do not know after fifty years of drawings.
November 1, 2002... Since 1957, there has been a growing body of research dealing with the perceptions students have of scientists. Typically, the research studies in this area have utilized students' drawings in efforts to discern what those perceptions are....

Learning to teach: prospective teachers' evaluation of students' written responses on a 1992 NAEP graphing task.(National Assessment of Educational Progress)
November 1, 2002... This article describes how prospective elementary teachers examined, analyzed, and evaluated four students' written responses on a graphing task for an end-of-course performance assessment in a mathematics methods course. Also, they described...

Integrated science and mathematics professional development programs.
November 1, 2002... Over the past 5 years, integrated science and mathematics professional development programs for grades 4-10 science and mathematics teachers have been designed and implemented at Wright State University. The primary goals of the programs were...

Problems.
November 1, 2002... 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....