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The Need For Interviews In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain Apr 2000

The Need For Interviews In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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The Universe On A Desktop: Observational Astronomy Simulations In The Instructional Laboratory, Laurence A. Marschall Jan 2000

The Universe On A Desktop: Observational Astronomy Simulations In The Instructional Laboratory, Laurence A. Marschall

Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications

Though the value of hands-on learning has long been recognised by educators, it is difficult to design laboratories in astronomy classes that present realistic astrophysical techniques to undergraduate students. Unlike most other sciences, astronomy is largely observational, not experimental, and making useful observations involves expensive equipment over time scales inconvenient for pedagogy. In recent years, however, astronomy has gone almost completely digital, and the advent of large on-line databases and fast personal computers has made it possible to realistically simulate the experience of research astrophysics in the laboratory. Since 1992, Project CLEA (Contemporary Laboratory Experiences in Astronomy) has been developing …

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2000-2001 Nova Southeastern University Center For Undergraduate Studies Catalog, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2000

2000-2001 Nova Southeastern University Center For Undergraduate Studies Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

Undergraduate Programs Course Catalogs

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Geometry And Mathematics Through Bridge Building, J. Joyner Jan 2000

Geometry And Mathematics Through Bridge Building, J. Joyner

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Helping Change Of Career Individuals To Prepare To Become Secondary Mathematics Teachers, K. Goldberg Jan 2000

Helping Change Of Career Individuals To Prepare To Become Secondary Mathematics Teachers, K. Goldberg

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article describes the development and content of a special introductory course developed and offered at New York University for change of career individuals entering the field of mathematics and science teaching at the graduate rather than the undergraduate level. With a critical shortage of qualified mathematics and science teachers at the secondary level being exacerbated in urban public schools, such as those in New York City, by high attrition rates during the first few years of teaching, it is important to find and encourage new populations of potential teachers. One such population is that of career changers, and the …

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Educational Research Abstracts, G. Bass Jr. Jan 2000

Educational Research Abstracts, G. Bass Jr.

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Editors' Note: As noted in previous issues of the Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations, the purpose of this Educational Research Abstract section is to present current published research on issues relevant to math and science teaching at both the K-12 and college levels. Because educational research articles are published in so many different academic journals, it is a rare public school teacher or college professor who reads all the recent published reports on a particular instructional technique or curricular advancement. Indeed, the uniqueness of various pedagogical strategies has been tacitly acknowledged by the creation of individual journals dedicated …

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Overhead Projector Demonstrations Using Household Materials, S. Soloman, B. Brook, J. Ciraolo, L. Jackson, Chin-Hyu Hur, M. Oliver-Hoyo Jan 2000

Overhead Projector Demonstrations Using Household Materials, S. Soloman, B. Brook, J. Ciraolo, L. Jackson, Chin-Hyu Hur, M. Oliver-Hoyo

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Woman, Wife, Mommy And Scientist: The Impact Of A Readers' Theatre Play On Elementary Pre-Service Teachers' Understanding Of Gender Issues, J. Matkins, R. Miles, J. Mcdonnough Jan 2000

Woman, Wife, Mommy And Scientist: The Impact Of A Readers' Theatre Play On Elementary Pre-Service Teachers' Understanding Of Gender Issues, J. Matkins, R. Miles, J. Mcdonnough

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations Jan 2000

Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Attitudes In Physics Education: An Alternative Approach To Teaching Physics To Non-Science College Students, V. A. Niculescu, J. P. Chinnici, B. L. Brown Jan 2000

Attitudes In Physics Education: An Alternative Approach To Teaching Physics To Non-Science College Students, V. A. Niculescu, J. P. Chinnici, B. L. Brown

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

In this article, we present an alternative way of teaching conceptual physics for non-science majors by depicting the role of physics in today's technology. The goal of this approach is to increase in the minds of non-science students the acceptance of physics as a useful component in general education, and as a major tool in comprehending the present-day technological world experienced by students outside the classroom.

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Combining Theory And Practice In The Teaching Of Science Institutions: A Collaborative Program Between The City University Of New York And The American Museum Of Natural History, F. Espinoza Jan 2000

Combining Theory And Practice In The Teaching Of Science Institutions: A Collaborative Program Between The City University Of New York And The American Museum Of Natural History, F. Espinoza

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The National Science Education Standards contain several mandates that share the use of alternative and creative experiences in the teaching of science at all levels. An important feature of these standards is the call for learning settings and environments different from the traditional classroom in order to enhance student interest and participation in the learning process. New York City is rich in institutions that are ideal for the implementation of effective science teaching through the use of informal resources. This article uses the American Museum of Natural History as a prime example of this.

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Contents Jan 2000

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Examination Of Student-Active Learning Practices In A College/Middle School Educational Collaboration, S. Prattis, I. Czerwiec Jan 2000

Examination Of Student-Active Learning Practices In A College/Middle School Educational Collaboration, S. Prattis, I. Czerwiec

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

A college and middle school student teaching collaboration was developed to interest more college students in teaching K-12 science, to enhance diversity among K-16 teaching faculties, and to inspire the K-12 students to expand their knowledge beyond their classroom curriculum. To assess our results, we used a modified Likert survey instrument and self-reflective analysis in middle school and college students, respectively. Overall, middle school students expressed satisfaction in the science learning in which they participated. In addition, college students reported that they learned specific content when made responsible for teaching material to younger students. Collaborative projects such as this one …

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The Stcc Science Teaching Intern Project, N. Rapoport Jan 2000

The Stcc Science Teaching Intern Project, N. Rapoport

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Science Teaching Intern Project was implemented as a pilot study to give community college students an opportunity to experience science teaching. At the same time, it provided seventh graders in inner city middle schools opportunities to interact with college students and to take advantage of science resources not usually available to them. Interns attended weekly meetings and participated in an all-day science field trip at the college. Most participants also made observations in a middle school science classroom and presented a science activity in the classroom. Not only did the project provide a partnership …

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Project- And Group-Based Learning Of Junior Writing In Biology, J. G. Kunkel Jan 2000

Project- And Group-Based Learning Of Junior Writing In Biology, J. G. Kunkel

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Writing in Biology, part of the Junior Writing Program, is inherently a project-based learning course. After a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative (STEMTEC) workshop, the course was thoroughly revised. Each of six projects was modified to increase student-active and group participation. Base groups with a balanced experience constitution are established using voluntary ordering and random assignment. A walk-around during the initial meeting serves to establish bonding within the base groups. Random groups are used within exercises to stimulate student interaction and familiarity with ad hoc group cooperation. Digital images of, and by, students are used to encourage …

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Alternative Modes For Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving: An Overview, H. A. Peelle Jan 2000

Alternative Modes For Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving: An Overview, H. A. Peelle

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Various modes are proffered as alternatives for teaching mathematical problem solving. Each mode is described briefly, along with general purposes, advantages and disadvantages. Combinations of modes are suggested; general issues identified; recommendations offered; and feedback from teachers summarized.

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Title Page Jan 2000

Title Page

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations Jan 2000

Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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The Mathematics Of Information Science, J. Zimmerman, J. W. Smith Jan 2000

The Mathematics Of Information Science, J. Zimmerman, J. W. Smith

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This paper describes a course, The Mathematics of Information Science, which was taught at Towson University in Spring 1998, 1999, and 2000. This course is the junior level interdisciplinary course of the Maryland Collaborative for Teacher Preparation program. The effectiveness of the course in teaching problem solving techniques and abstract mathematical ideas is documented. The students constructed their own knowledge from laboratory experiences involving digital logic circuits. They were subsequently challenged to abstract this knowledge and to find ways to solve progressively more difficult problems using these digital logic circuits. The mathematics of encoding and decoding information constituted the major …

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Student Work Section, R. Howard Jan 2000

Student Work Section, R. Howard

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Vcept/Gateway 2000 Partnership Project – Advanced Scholars Program, H. Johnson Jan 2000

Vcept/Gateway 2000 Partnership Project – Advanced Scholars Program, H. Johnson

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Learning On The Halfshell, M. H. Duffey, C. Roberts Jan 2000

Learning On The Halfshell, M. H. Duffey, C. Roberts

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Diversity Education For Pre-Service Science Teachers, D. R. Sterling Jan 2000

Diversity Education For Pre-Service Science Teachers, D. R. Sterling

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Climbing The Ladder From Ninth Grade To College: A Career Ladder Program At The Science Museum Of Virginia, A. Thomas, D. Hagan Jan 2000

Climbing The Ladder From Ninth Grade To College: A Career Ladder Program At The Science Museum Of Virginia, A. Thomas, D. Hagan

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Contents Jan 2000

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Mathematics In Hands-On Science For Liberal Arts Students, M. I. Sobel Jan 2000

Mathematics In Hands-On Science For Liberal Arts Students, M. I. Sobel

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

We describe a number of experiments from the courses called, General Science 9, part of the science program for elementary education majors at Brooklyn College. These courses provide hands-on learning experiences for students who are insecure and weak in science and mathematics. Quantitative thinking is a central element in most of the students’ work. Mathematics is taught in a concrete and intuitive way, as a direct outgrowth of their needs; first, in analysis of data, and second, in discovering underlying theory. The science program has been developed through cooperation among faculty from the School of Education and the science departments.

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Contents Jan 2000

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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A General Chemistry Course For Prospective Elementary School Teachers, M. S. Lazarus Jan 2000

A General Chemistry Course For Prospective Elementary School Teachers, M. S. Lazarus

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The paper describes a general chemistry course designed for students who are planning to become elementary school teachers. The course has been structured so as to transmit the fun and excitement of experiencing chemistry and uncovering its basic principles by centering on laboratory and other discovery experiences. In addition, the course uses peer led workshops in which the students discuss these experiences. The course is thus a product of a particularly strong collaboration between public schools and college faculties. It is going to become a part of a new four-course sequence that will be required of all students intending to …

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Active Learning In Sophomore Mathematics: A Cautionary Tale, M. Eisenberg Jan 2000

Active Learning In Sophomore Mathematics: A Cautionary Tale, M. Eisenberg

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Math 245: Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations with Computer I is the first half of a year-long sophomore sequence that emphasizes the subjects' interconnections and grounding in real-world applications. The sequence is aimed primarily at students from physical and mathematical sciences and engineering. In Fall, 1998, as a result of my affiliation with the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teacher Education Collaborative (STEMTEC), I continued and extended previously-introduced reforms in Math 245, including: motivating mathematical ideas with real-world phenomena; student use of computer technology; and, learning by discovery and experimentation. I also introduced additional pedagogical strategies for more …

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The Effects Of Acid Deposition, B. Proffitt Jan 2000

The Effects Of Acid Deposition, B. Proffitt

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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