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Oladejo, Adekunle I.; Olateju, Taibat T.; Okebukola, Peter A.; Agboluaje, Taiwo M.; Sanni, Rasheed; Shabani, Juma; Akinola, Victor O.; Ebisin, Aderonke – School Science and Mathematics, 2023
This study explored the potency of CTCA in reducing math anxiety and promoting meaningful learning of mathematics among secondary school students. The study adopted a mixed-method (explanatory sequential) design involving a quasi-experimental design and individual in-depth interviews. Participants were drawn from two schools, purposively selected…
Descriptors: Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Students, Mathematics Achievement
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Nixon, Ryan S.; Toerien, Rene; Luft, Julie A. – School Science and Mathematics, 2019
Despite agreement among teacher educators, scholars, and policymakers on the importance of teachers' subject matter knowledge (SMK), existing models provide limited information about the nature of this foundational component of teacher knowledge. The common assumption is that teachers need to know more about the science subject matter than their…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Secondary School Teachers
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Khaliqi, David – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
The U.S. educational system is undergoing rapid and substantial changes with many states grappling with the adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM). Important research questions remain unanswered regarding the potential efficacy of the CCSSM to improve student math performance compared with students around the globe.…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Change, Program Effectiveness
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Shanahan, Marie-Claire; Pedretti, Erminia; DeCoito, Isha; Baker, Lindsay – School Science and Mathematics, 2011
This paper describes a subset of results from a large-scale two-year independent evaluation study conducted with the "Scientists in School" (SiS) outreach program and two large school boards in Ontario, Canada. Specifically, it explores the responses of elementary students (n= 811) from typically underrepresented groups in science…
Descriptors: Role Models, Females, Outreach Programs, Career Choice
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Mayer, Victor J.; Fortner, Rosanne W. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
The nature of schools and science education in Korea are summarized and the Ohio State program conducted for the Korean Ministry of Education is described. The program emphasized laboratory experiences and the development and evaluation of instructional activities. (KR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Program Attitudes, Program Descriptions
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Li, Mao-Neng Fred; Yang, Der-Ching – School Science and Mathematics, 2010
To investigate the structure of number sense and then to assess its uses in fifth-grade children's number sense development, a computerized number sense scale was developed and evaluated. The findings of the study indicate that the newly developed scale, with four dominant factors identified and reconfirmed, is internally consistent and…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Foreign Countries, Grade 5, Program Validation
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Berdonneau, Catherine; Dumas, Rose-Marie – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Describes LOGO programming activities accomplished by seventh grade students in France, including those involving graphics, geometry, and movement commands. Includes descriptions of various LOGO commands (statements) used by students as well as program listings. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Foreign Countries, Grade 7, Junior High Schools
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Beswick, Kim – School Science and Mathematics, 2006
Preservice teachers in a bachelor of education (Primary and ECE) program were surveyed about their beliefs and attitudes toward mathematics and its teaching and learning, at the beginning of their first mathematics curriculum unit and again at the end of their second mathematics education unit, approximately 18 months later. Significant…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Attitude Change
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Francis, Rodney G.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Presents an account of how mathematics and science educators at a Australian university combined to produce a Mathematics/Science Learning Cycle (MS Learning Cycle) to provide a consistent approach to teaching in these two subject areas. Discusses background information, outcomes of using the MS Learning Cycle in teacher preparation and in the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Foreign Countries