STEM and computer science education publications
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Meeting the Needs of Diverse Student Populations: Findings from the Scaling Up SimCalc Project
In this paper we discuss how we leveraged the representational and communicative infrastructure of SimCalc to meet the needs of a diverse student population, while we also met the needs…
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Chemistry Facets: Diagnostic Assessment of High School Students’ Chemistry Conceptions
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Levers For Improving Mathematics Learning In High-Poverty High Schools
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Using A Technology-Enhanced Curriculum To Improve The Learning Of Important Mathematics For English Language Learners
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Is Alignment Enough? Investigating the Effects of State Policies and Professional Development on Science Curriculum Implementation
This paper focuses on teachers’ perceptions of curricular alignment and on curriculum implementation using empirical data from a statewide systemic inquiry science reform effort targeting students from kindergarten to eighth…
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Impacts of students’ experimentation using a dynamic visualization on their understanding of motion
This study examines how students' experimentation with a dynamic visualization contributes to their understanding of science. We designed a week-long, technology-enhanced inquiry module on car collisions.
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Supporting All Students In Learning Advanced Math: Findings From A Technology-Enhanced Curriculum Study
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Supporting Learning In A Technology-Rich Environment: Sixth Grade Science Students’ Use Of An Online Chat In And Out Of School
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Preparing Teachers To Teach For Deep Understanding: A Curriculum-Based Approach
A central goal of most professional development in Earth science is to help teachers prepare their students to develop a deep understanding of subject matter. We describe an approach that…
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Gender Differences In Science
We present a review of research that looks at alternative explanations for these gender differences in science. Specifically, we consider the significance of girls’ science attitudes and the pervasive influence—both…
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Mathematics Worth Knowing, Resources Worth Growing, And Research Worth Nothing: A Response To The National Mathematics Advisory Panel Report
The authors praise Foundations for Success: The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel (2008) for focusing on the mathematics within mathematics education.
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Can An Intelligent Tutoring System Predict Math Proficiency As Well As A Standardized Test?
We propose a new method of using students test scores from multiple years (referred to as cross-year data) for determining whether a student model is as good as the standardized…