Mathematics and Science
Briefs and Reports
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are viewed as fundamental elements in preparing our next generation to compete in the 21st century economy. This brief examines how various states are seeking to improve access to STEM education opportunities for diverse learners to meet state and federal education priorities and funding requirements.
The Southeast Comprehensive Center at SEDL produced this resource in response to a request by a state department of education for information about professional development for teachers on student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
This brief examines the critical need to implement instruction at the secondary level around adolescent, or content-area, literacy. The challenge is to connect the teaching of literacy to the rest of the secondary education improvement agenda.
This resource was developed in response to a request for information regarding the use of the My Math Lab project and similar math software programs (i.e., Plato, Aleks, Math in Focus, and others), and information on the effectiveness of math software programs in practice. In response to this request, staff conducted web-based and hand searches of literature and other resources to obtain information on the topic. The staff selected for inclusion in this report mathematics software products based on the following criteria: Specific products that were requested by the client, products with studies available that were evaluated in accordance with the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence review protocol for elementary school mathematics interventions (WWC, 2009d) and evidence review protocol for middle school mathematics interventions (WWC, 2009e), and products for which studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals and in other publications.
Based on a 2006 professional development session for math and ESL specialists, this online interactive document includes teaching strategies for ELLs at various levels, critical components to include when designing math lessons for ELLs, and a list of relevant resources.
Eisenhower Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching (SCIMAST). This Quick Take explores using the TIMSS Report.
From 1992 through 2005, the ten Eisenhower Regional Consortia and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse collaborated with each other and with many state, regional, and national partners to build an effective network for providing valuable, and often unique, services and resources to mathematics and science educators across the nation. This report is one in series of "lessons learned" in facilitating mathematics and science reform that represents the reflective thinking of professionals who have engaged many thousands of clients. It highlights practical knowledge acquired from the systematic use of specific strategies and tools, connecting this knowledge to research.
This Publication is part of the Facilitating Mathematics and Science Reform: Lessons Learned series. Other publications in the series include: What Experience Has Taught Us About Collaboration.
From 1992 through 2005, the ten Eisenhower Regional Consortia and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse collaborated with each other and with many state, regional, and national partners to build an effective network for providing valuable, and often unique, services and resources to mathematics and science educators across the nation. This report is one in series of "lessons learned" in facilitating mathematics and science reform that represents the reflective thinking of professionals who have engaged many thousands of clients. It highlights practical knowledge acquired from the systematic use of specific strategies and tools, connecting this knowledge to research.
This Publication is part of the Facilitating Mathematics and Science Reform: Lessons Learned series. Other publications in the series include: What Experience Has Taught Us About Professional Development.
This issue of Quick Takes, a newsletter exploring reform issues in math and science education, examines math and science assessment.
Eisenhower Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching (SCIMAST). This Quick Take explores how tracking decisions change lives.
Eisenhower Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching (SCIMAST). This Quick Take explores the issue of calculators in the classroom.
