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Direct linkMorrison, Judith; Roth McDuffie, Amy; French, Brian – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
This study was conducted at an innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics high school, providing a rich contextual description of the teaching and learning at the school, specifically focusing on problem solving and inquiry approaches, and students' motivation, social interactions, and collaborative work. Data were collected…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Problem Solving, Inquiry, Student Motivation
Lee, Mimi Miyoung; Chauvot, Jennifer B.; Vowell, Julie; Culpepper, Shea Mosley; Plankis, Brian J. – School Science and Mathematics, 2013
This paper is based on an online graduate program for middle school science and mathematics teachers in Texas titled Integration of Science, Mathematics and Reflective Teaching (iSMART). Launching the program for its first cohort in fall 2010, the authors attempted to answer the following two questions in this paper: (a) How do the members of the…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Curriculum, Science Curriculum, Middle School Teachers
Peer reviewedShymansky, James A.; Yore, Larry D.; Hand, Brian M. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Reports on the attempt of a project called "Science: Parents, Activities, and Literature" to get parents productively involved in their children's hands-on science program. Illustrates that (a) parents will become involved and they find their involvement a positive experience; (b) teachers appreciate parents' contributions as an instructional…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Inquiry, Literature
Peer reviewedLederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Discusses current reforms and reform documents in science and mathematics education with regard to problem solving and inquiry. Considers assessment methods of inquiry to measure students' performance relative to current reforms. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inquiry
Peer reviewedSchwartz, Renee S.; Abd-El-Khalick, Fouad; Lederman, Norman G. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Describes an evaluation project that aimed to assess the potential of two elementary science specialists, as compared to elementary classroom teachers, to realize the reforms vision for science instruction in elementary classrooms. Indicates that specialists' views and practices were better aligned with those envisioned by current national reform…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedTuovinen, Juhani E.; Hill, Douglas M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Offers LOGO as an environment that facilitates the development of cognitive strategies useful in problem solving. Presents LOGO activities requiring students to combine preprogramed procedures to produce worksheet patterns. Using this approach promotes using LOGO as a vehicle for problem solving and results in a more positive attitude toward LOGO.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolff-Michael; Roychoudhury, Anita – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Discusses Vee mapping, a technique to assist students in categorizing the relationship between the conceptual and procedural aspects of science. Presents a study to investigate elementary education majors' (n=27) use of the Vee heuristic and concept mapping for the construction of knowledge; attitudes toward learning science in collaborative…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Constructivism (Learning)
