Describes how mathematics-and-science-education specialists in Arizona examined their programs to determine avenues for reform. Employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore five areas pertaining to initial certification programs in mathematics and science. Concludes that various components of initial certification programs…

Describes the development of a one-semester integrated mathematics and science methods course to introduce preservice elementary teachers to innovative mathematics and science teaching methods called for in current reform movements. Follows the evolution of the course in the areas of content and pedagogical knowledge; teachers as problem solvers;…

Use of technology in science and mathematics classes has been increasing, but there are differences in the amount of use of and students' perceptions of its helpfulness across grade levels and subject areas. Technology was reported as used only occasionally. Technology was used most often to understand or explore in more depth concepts taught in…

The effects of bridging analogies teaching strategy and gender on Turkish high school students' misconceptions in mechanics were investigated. After a pilot study with 67 students in a nearby high school, the researchers' administered the revised Mechanics Misconception Test to 119 high school students as a pretest. Students in the experimental…

Evaluation as a particular kind of investigated discipline is distinguished from, for example, traditional empirical research in the social sciences or from literary criticism, criminalistics, or investigative reporting, partly by its extraordinary multidisciplinarity (Scrivens, 1991, p. 141). It is this unique multidisciplinary feature of…

Reports on conference of public school and university personnel in which the improvement of preparation of prospective science teachers was the topic. Lists of suggestions are divided into the categories (1) secondary science methods courses, (2) student teaching, and (3) university-public school relationships. (CP)

A particular shot on a pool table is analyzed using the concept of similar triangles, to introduce the equivalence of the "incident-reflection" principle and the "minimum-distance" principle. (CR)

Junior college mathematics and science faculty members were surveyed concerning their opinions of the importance of five objectives of career education. The role of junior colleges in career education is discussed. (SD)

This article is based on a study of educational goals in the State of Maryland. The authors identify different kinds of goals, the procedure used to validate the public education goals, findings of the study as related to science education and recommendations for action based on the findings. In particular, the goal "knowledge of scientific…

Data are presented that indicate Blacks have not traditionally entered many scientific and technological fields. A sub-sample of 79 Black college freshmen was surveyed. Competence in mathematics was a significant factor related to their achievement, and some attitudes seemed important. (MNS)

Describes an environmental education workshop for 36 inservice secondary teachers and an evaluation of related student learning. Data indicate student learning was influenced by the treatment. (SL)

Perceptions of science teaching goals are reported from a state-wide survey of 1,078 students and 433 educators in Iowa. Data from the Educational Goal Inventory indicates that 4 of the 8 science goals were of marginal importance to students; ratings from educators were higher. Implications for science in the 1970's are discussed. (CS)