An integrated mathematics/science elementary methods course was developed as part of Connecticut's statewide systemic initiative. Considers: (1) What does integration mean? (2) What content should be taught? and (3) How should it be taught? Implementation team included an exemplary elementary teacher. Appendix presents a sample integrated lesson.…

Students in a high school biology course were assigned to an audio-tutorial instruction group or a group classroom situation for a three-week instructional unit. For each group scores on a unit test were correlated with scores on standardized tests. (SD)

Preservice elementary teachers, enrolled in an inquiry oriented science and social science methods course, were given pre- and posttests concerning their preferences for memorized facts (M), applications(A), or questioning (Q) in true statements related to subjects studied; scores on M and A changed as predicted. The questionnaire is included. (SD)

This article provides bibliographic information on more than 100 documents related to careers and career education. Most of the documents listed are available through the ERIC system. (SD)

Investigates the relationships between the attitudes and behaviors of Blacks with respect to the scientific enterprise and perceptions derived from their unique experience as Black Americans. The construction and validation of an instrument for this purpose is provided. (CP)

The retooling of elementary school teachers in science may provide some relief for the shortage of science teachers. An innovative program is described, with data presented to depict teachers' concerns, state anxiety, and attitudes. (MNS)

An inservice course was developed to a large extent in a Logo-oriented environment. Evaluation results show that teachers were successful in creating Logo programs and that the course fostered positive views about computers and growth in certain mathematical concepts. However, ongoing support from curriculum coordinators and/or administrators is…

An instrument designed to measure the attitude of Negro students toward science was administered to 195 students at a predominantly Negro college in Alabama. Results indicated that attitudes of Negroes are essentially the same as those of white students, except for those relating to the role of Black people in science. (JR)

Reviews the various activities which help encourage high school and college teachers of science and mathematics to work together toward improving their effectiveness. The activities are described in these four categories: Activities in local communities; state-wide activities; professional societies and their programs; institutes, conferences,…

Describes an instructional method in secondary school mathematics applicable to physics instruction, to develop conceptual understanding of motion word problems. Distance, rate, and time are defined, used as variables and considered with relative motion as a unifying concept. (JM)

Factors affecting science and mathematics education are discussed, with particular attention to economic factors. Some effects of technology are explored in some detail. The author believes that these technologies will force an emphasis on process in education. (MNS)