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Volume 2, Number 2 (1999) Charlottesville Conference, March 1999: Preparing Virginia's K-8 Teachers in Math and Science

Full Issue

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Title Page, Editor's Note

Articles

Challenges for Science and Mathematics Faculty
S. T. Thornton

Education School Challenges: The Increasing Demands on K-8 Teachers
A. J. Benson

Virginia Commonwealth University's Program for K-6 and 6-8 Teachers: The Interdisciplinary B.S. in Science
R. W. Farley

Liberal Studies at Longwood College: Preparing Teachers for Virginia's Future
J. D. Smith

A New Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Science Course
P. E. McNeil

Higher Education's Greatest Current Opportunity and Responsibility
R. F. Watson

Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Nature of College Courses
D. R. Sterling

Teaching and Learning Seminar for Science and Mathematics Faculty
D. R. Sterling

A Preliminary Analysis of the Supply and Demand for Middle School Mathematics and Science Teachers in Virginia
J. A. Sigler

Community College Perspectives on Teacher Preparation in Virginia
D. L. Neely-Fisher

Creating the Need to Know
A. L. Buikema Jr.

Scientists and the Science Educators: Collaborating to Develop Conceptual Change Teaching Strategies
G. E. Glasson

A Field Based Approach to Introductory Geology Instruction
G. R. Woodwell and J. L. Hayob

Hands-on Physical Science Course at Radford University
T. Tanaka

Preparing Preservice Teachers for the Experimental Design and Data Analysis SOL's
J. E. Wright Jr.

Addressing Prospective Elementary Teachers' Beliefs about the Nature of Mathematics: A Case for Exploring Students' Conceptions of Mathematics in a Math Education Course
K. Dorgan

An Investigative Approach to Teaching Mathematics: Excitement and Concerns of K-8 Preservice Teachers
J. L. M. Wilkins

Impact of a New Introductory Mathematical Modeling Course on Student Confidence in Mathematical Ability and Skills
P. Dean, D. Hydorn, and S. Sumner

Informal Geometry in the Preparation of Teachers: A New Mathematics Course at the University of Virginia
L. D. Pitt

On the Job Mathematics
G. Rublein

A Model for Faculty Collaboration in Preparing Virginia's K-8 Teachers
B. F. Risacher

Experimental Design at the Intersection of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Grades K-6
R N. Giese and M. M. Mason

EDIS 788 Mathematics/Science/Education Field Project as a Capstone Experience in Five Year BA/MT Teacher Education Program
S. P. Plaskon

Innovative Opportunities for Elementary and Middle School Teachers to Maintain Currency in Mathematics and Science: A Community College-School System Partnership
B. Ellis, M. Giacofci, D. Riley, and P. Scott

Curriculum Restructuring at Lynchburg College: Effects of Realignment to State-Mandated Competencies and Implications for K-6 Math and Science Teacher Preparation
W. McKenzie and C. Messerschmidt

Wonders of Technology-Teaching Physics to Non-Scientists
V. A. Niculescu and P. Martin

Experiencing Science, An Introduction to "Real" Methods of Science for the Preservice Teacher
D. L. Neely-Fisher and D. B. Hagan

Teaching Physical Science Through Technology: Middle School VCU PHY 591
V. A, Niculescu and D. B. Hagan

Using Technology as a Vehicle to Appropriately Integrate Mathematics and Science Instruction for the Middle School
M. M. Mason and R. N. Giese

Data Visualization Tools for Science and Math
B. Kolvoord

Technology Integration in a Science and Mathematics Methods Course: Addressing Virginia's Computer/Technology Standards of Learning
G. Meadows and M. Sheckels

Rapporteur's Report
W. E. Haver

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