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Peer reviewedSparks, Rebecca – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Games proved effective as an activity for reinforcing mathematical skills when used with five-year-old children in an open-area public kindergarten. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedKnamiller, Gary W. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Suggests that the elementary school curriculum need not be fragmented into discipline areas and describes a class activity that cuts across the traditional boundaries and is interdisciplinary in nature. (JR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedLawrenz, Frances; Orton, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Investigates similarities and differences of science and mathematics teachers' teaching practices related to critical thinking. Compares the two groups of teachers in terms of objectives and assessment techniques, teaching preferences, various activities, and use of cooperative groups. Reports the results for all of 53 items. (YP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Mathematics Teachers, Science Teachers
Direct linkSinger, Jonathan E.; Tal, Revital; Wu, Hsin-Kai – School Science and Mathematics, 2003
The particulate nature of matter is identified in science education standards as one of the fundamental concepts that students should understand at the middle school level. However, science education research in indicates that secondary school students have difficulties understanding the structure of matter. The purpose of the study is to describe…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Fundamental Concepts, Class Activities, Learning Activities
