School Science and Mathematics articles from November 2006

School Science and Mathematics archives from November 2006

Research on teacher development.(editorial)(Editorial)
November 1, 2006... In the few months since assuming the Editorship of this journal, I have noted the large proportion of manuscript submissions that address the topic of teacher development, both in preservice and inservice contexts. Although I haven't done a...

Teaching through interactive engagement: communication is experience.(RESEARCH IN brief)
November 1, 2006... "If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way."--Mark Twain How many times has it happened that you have said something (to a spouse, a friend, a colleague or a class of students) and the meaning you...

Exploring problem-based learning in the context of high school science: design and implementation issues.
November 1, 2006... This paper reports on the experiences of a small collaborative inquiry group consisting of a high school science teacher, Deidre, and two university researchers, the authors of this paper, as they explored an active, inquiry-based approach to...

The effectiveness of substituting locally available materials in teaching chemistry in Nigeria: a case for science education in developing countries.
November 1, 2006... This article investigates the effectiveness of improvising locally available materials for teaching chemistry in Nigeria, as a case for a culture of improvisation for teaching the sciences in developing countries. The scarcity and cost of...

Mathematics anxiety and mathematics teacher efficacy: what is the relationship in elementary preservice teachers?(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The study investigated the relationship between mathematics anxiety and mathematics teacher efficacy among elementary preservice teachers. Participants included 28 elementary preservice teachers at a mid-size university in the southeastern...

Calculus: The Elements.(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Calculus: The Elements Author: Michael Comenetz World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. P. O. Box 128, Farrer Road, Singapore 912805 2002; 517 pages, Paperback $46.00 The book Calculus: the Elements has been designed for everyone who...

Cliff's Nodes: Editorials from the Physics Teacher.(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Cliff's Nodes: Editorials from The Physics Teacher Author: Clifford Swartz The Johns Hopkins University Press 2715 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218-4363 2006; 338 pages Hardback $65.00 Paperback $25.00 Clifford Swartz was...

Problems section.(learning prime numbers)
November 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....