Mathematics Principles and Science Goals

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Mathematics Principles and Science Goals

• By Cindy Listowski and Donnalee Washburn

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Two Mathematics Principles and Related Web Sites

• Curriculum
• http//www.nctm.org
• http//mathforum.com
• Teaching
• http//enc.org
• http//www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm

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Related Web Sites For Curriculum

• National Center of Teachers of Mathematics
• http//www.nctm.org
• This web site represents the professional
  organization that developed the first curriculum
  standards. This web site contains a wide range
  of resources including journals, conferences,
  newsletters, and products.
• Math Forum
• http//mathforum.com
• This web site contains information for teachers,
  students, and others interested in mathematics
  education. There are several links to other web
  sites that contain information helpful to
  teachers developing their mathematics curriculum,
  such as Dr. Math, Problem of the Week, and
  Discussion Groups.

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Related Web Sites For Teaching

• Eisenhower National Clearing House
• http//enc.org/
• This web site contains a collection of effective
  curriculum resources, high-quality professional
  development materials, and useful information and
  products to improve K-12 mathematics and science
  teaching and learning.
• PBS Mathline
• http//www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm
• This web site contains wonderful lessons,
  activities, and professional development
  resources for teachers that relate to mathematics
  concepts and connections.

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Science Goals and Related Web Sites

• Scientific literacy
• http//www.AAAS.org
• http//www.cc.gatech.edu/edtech/index.html
• Focus on understanding, not surface knowledge
• http//lrdc.pitt.edu/
• http//www.letus.org/

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Related Web Sites For Scientific Literacy

• American Association for the Advancement of
  Science
• http//www.AAAS.org
• This web site promotes focusing on science
  education reform. AAAS is the parent
  organization for Project 2061.
• EduTech Institute
• http//www.cc.gatech.edu/edtech/index.html
• This web site focuses on education research that
  is affiliated with Georgia Institute of
  Technology that focuses on the innovative use of
  technology to support science, math, and design
  education.

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Related Web Sites For Focus on Understanding, Not
Surface Knowledge

• Learning Research and Development Center
• http//www.lrdc.pitt.edu/
• This web site centers around a large research
  center that is based at the University of
  Pittsburgh and concentrates on improving the
  learning of children and adults in a variety of
  settings.
• Center for Learning Technology in Urban Schools
• http//www.letus.org/
• This web site focuses on this center which is a
  collaborative enterprise between the University
  of Michigan and Northwestern University and two
  major urban school districts. This center is
  exploring the use of technology to facilitate the
  learning of science.