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King, Alessandra – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2015
"Mathematics is one of the greatest cultural and intellectual achievements of humankind, and citizens should develop an appreciation and understanding of that achievement, including its aesthetic and even recreational aspects" (NCTM 2000, p. 4). In addition to NCTM, many professional organizations such as the National Research Council…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Behavioral Objectives, Science Education History, Science Activities
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Ferreira, Maria M.; Freeman, Carl D.; Zibuck, Regina – ERS Spectrum, 2010
Urban schools serving low-income minority children face a variety of challenges related to teacher quality, resources and school infrastructure. Programs such as the GK-12 Fellows Program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), try to mitigate some of these issues by supporting partnerships between local school districts and institutions…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Urban Schools, Teacher Effectiveness, Student Attitudes