Join-
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Book Chapter | January 2017
Using mathematics and computational thinking practice is all about finding precise ways to describe the patterns and processes that make up scientific and engineered systems. This chapter discusses three interrelated…
-
What Does Course Design Mean to College Science and Mathematics Teachers?
Journal Article | March 2019
The study shows that instructors, administrators, and faculty developers should view course design not only as a variety of individual approaches, but also as opportunities to stimulate networks to enhance the design…
-
The Science-Mathematics Connection: Using technology in an interdisciplinary module
Journal Article | September 2001
This workshop uses technology-based modules that emphasize multicultural instructional activities, materials, tools, and assessment for integrating concepts in Earth science, algebra, geometry, and statistics.…
-
Using Mathematics to Conduct Social Analyses of Bottlenose Dolphins in Science Classrooms
Journal Article | April 2013
Observe dolphin social interactions in an interdisciplinary math and life science unit.
-
Science Sampler: Using the IFSMU method to solve mathematical word problems
Journal Article | December 2007
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…
-
Using Apps to Engage All Families in Science Exploration
Journal Article | June 2020
-
Journal Article | July 2008
Because eighth-grade curriculum standards focus in part on systems analysis and graphing, a lesson was created to enhance students’ analytical skills with the introduction of a type of graph, the node graph, which can…
-
Journal Article | April 2020
A physics laboratory instructor used action research to effectively implement a 5E instructional approach, which incorporated scientific practices. The instructor explored how to integrate the instructional approach…
-
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Using Team-Based Learning in the Science Classroom
Journal Article | February 2020
With an overwhelming amount of research and a demand for collaborative learning in the classroom, teachers are tackling challenges at all educational levels that often accompany the social aspects of group work. Team-…
-
Q: What are some astronomical concepts that we can teach using a globe or model of the Earth?
Journal Article | March 2020
-
Acquired Book | June 2011
Transform your mathematics instruction with this rich collection of formative assessment techniques Award-winning author Page Keeley and mathematics expert Cheryl Rose Tobey apply the successful format of Keeley…
-
Using Citizen Science to Engage Preservice Elementary Educators in Scientific Fieldwork
Journal Article | November 2016
Preservice elementary teachers’ lack of confidence in teaching science is an ongoing concern. Only 29% of elementary teachers in the field felt “very well prepared to teach life science,” according to the National…
-
Acquired Book | January 2017
This new volume from Page Keeley and Cheryl Rose Tobey helps you improve student outcomes with 50 formative assessment classroom techniques (FATS) that are embedded throughout a cycle of instruction. Descriptions of how…
-
Hacking and Tracking Healthy Living
Journal Article | May 2020
-
Journal Article | March 2019
Teachers use simulations for student motivation, content learning, and engagement in science practices.
181 Results