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Combination of old and new media deepens mathematical understanding
Mar 19, 2009 |
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By combining the trusty old book, pen and paper with the possibilities offered by the computer and the interactive whiteboard, ICT can help to improve students’ understanding in maths education. So conclude a team of researchers ...
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K-12 education should include engineering
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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The introduction of K-12 engineering education has the potential to improve student learning and achievement in science and mathematics, increase awareness about what engineers do and of engineering as a potential career, ...
Mathematics prize goes to University of Chicago's Hannah Alpert
Nov 18, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Association for Women in Mathematics has named Hannah Alpert, a third-year mathematics major at the University of Chicago, a co-winner of the 2010 Alice T. Schafer Prize for excellence in mathematics ...
Low-income US children less likely to have access to qualified teachers
Jan 23, 2008 |
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Children from low-income families in the United States do not have the same access to qualified teachers as do wealthier students, according to a University of Missouri study. Compared to 46 countries, the United States had ...
Professional Development Key to Improving Math Achievement
Dec 04, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Teachers have a greater impact than new textbooks or computers when it comes to raising math scores, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center ...
Alternative teacher certification programs do not meet expectations
Mar 25, 2009 |
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What began in the 1980s as a possible way to relieve teacher shortages and improve instructional quality in areas such as mathematics and science, alternative teacher certification programs (ATCP) have become a widespread ...
Algebra adds value to mathematical biology education
Jul 30, 2009 |
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As mathematics continues to become an increasingly important component in undergraduate biology programs, a more comprehensive understanding of the use of algebraic models is needed by the next generation of biologists to ...
NASA awards Oklahoma an education grant
Mar 31, 2008 |
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The U.S. space agency has awarded an education grant to Oklahoma State University to encourage high school students to pursue careers in science.
Science, tech evaluation tools studied
Jul 06, 2006 |
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Researchers are developing tools to evaluate the effectiveness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education programs in the United States.
Cooperative learning methods top list of effective approaches for secondary mathematics
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Jun 26, 2009 |
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Cooperative learning methods have been found to be most effective in raising the math scores of middle and high school students, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's ...
U.S. high school physics enrollment up
Jan 18, 2007 |
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U.S. high school physics class enrollment is increasing, and the number of U.S. physics bachelor's degrees is up 31 percent since 2000.
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