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Measuring Up: A Simple Lesson That Engages Students in Scientific Practices and Mathematics
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Students compare arm spans by measuring, graphing, and practicing important science skills. This lesson helps to incorporate mathematical standards from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and scientific…
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Science Sampler: Using the IFSMU method to solve mathematical word problems
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The author’s experience with middle school learners has taught him that they need structure with the steps in solving mathematical word problems. They need a tool they can rely on if all else fails. As a result, he…
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Connecting Mathematics and Science: A Learning Community That Helps Math-Phobic Students
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Many undergraduate students admit to having a fear of math courses. To address this issue, the authors created a learning community that teaches math content in the context of science. This paper outlines the positive…
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Research and Teaching: Contemporary Student Attitudes About Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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To more effectively educate their students at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, the authors developed a new, integrated science and mathematics curriculum (Deeds 1999) that emphasizes the nature of science and how…
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Teaching Thermal Energy Concepts in a Middle School Mathematics-Infused Science Curriculum
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Explore thermal energy transfer while reinforcing students’ graphing skills.
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This article presents implementation details and findings of a National Science Foundation Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) consisting of many high-impact practices to…
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As science teacher educators attempt to prepare teachers to underscore the aims of the Next Generation Science Standards alongside the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, they must pay close attention to the…