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Yoon, So Yoon; Dyehouse, Melissa; Lucietto, Anne M.; Diefes-Dux, Heidi A.; Capobianco, Brenda M. – School Science and Mathematics, 2014
This study examines the effects of integrated science, technology, and engineering (STE) education on second-, third-, and fourth-grade students' STE content knowledge and aspirations concerning engineering after validation of the measures. During the 2009-2010 school year, 59 elementary school teachers, who attended a week-long engineering…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Integrated Activities, STEM Education, Elementary School Students
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Goodson-Espy, Tracy; Cifarelli, Victor V.; Pugalee, David; Lynch-Davis, Kathleen; Morge, Shelby; Salinas, Tracie – School Science and Mathematics, 2014
This study explored how mathematics content and methods courses for preservice elementary and middle school teachers could be improved through the integration of a set of instructional materials based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). A set of eight instructional modules was developed and tested. The study involved 7…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Course Content, Mathematics Education, Program Improvement
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Fraser, Barry J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The article considers the distinction between first- and second-generation science curriculum projects, and describes the first national curriculum developed in Australia, the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP). (MK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Information Dissemination, National Curriculum
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Offer, Joey; Mireles, Selina Vasquez – School Science and Mathematics, 2009
This paper defines correlation, describes the Mix It Up program, discusses the teachers' beliefs about the value of correlating mathematics and science prior to program participation, and identifies problems teachers associated with correlation before and during the program. Teachers' beliefs about the value of correlation and about the problems…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Methods, Teacher Attitudes, Mathematics Education
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Mayer, Victor J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
Reports findings of a national evaluation of the Crustal Evolution Education Project focusing on student/teacher characteristics and student achievement and attitudes. Evaluation objectives, design of evaluation, instruments and methods of data collection are included. Directions developed for center coordinators/test teachers and samples of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Evaluation, Geology, Program Evaluation
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Harty, Harold – School Science and Mathematics, 1972
The author poses problems and suggestions for possible solutions encountered in curriculum installation. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Elementary School Science, Program Evaluation, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Austin, Joe Dan; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes a project that enrolled 36 secondary mathematics and science teachers to work cooperatively to plan a program to help integrate mathematics and science concepts. Thirteen ninth grade study units having a laboratory or demonstration component were developed, field tested, and evaluated. Teachers noted differences in using mathematics.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Curriculum Development