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Tech Prep Academics: Using Real Life Connections to Develop Scientific and Mathematical Literacy
Author(s) -
Mitchell Charles E.,
Miller L. Diane
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
school science and mathematics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 2
eISSN - 1949-8594
pISSN - 0036-6803
DOI - 10.1111/j.1949-8594.1995.tb10195.x
Subject(s) - curriculum , variety (cybernetics) , mathematics education , scientific literacy , literacy , science education , integrated curriculum , pedagogy , psychology , computer science , artificial intelligence
Based upon the recommendations of professional organizations in science and mathematics education, children at K‐6 levels need to be exposed to activities involving scientific methodology, the discovery of new knowledge and the integration of science and mathematics curricula. This study describes several distinct kinds of problem solving investigations identified from real life situations which can be adapted in intellectually honest ways for selected levels of the elementary school curriculum. The activities lend themselves to interactions with businesses and industries in the children's community and involve the children in a variety of non‐traditional instructional activities such as oral presentations, small group collaborative efforts, and written reports. Finally, the investigations promote the integration of science and mathematics curricula and suggest the role curricula can play in the lives of children.