Science, technology, & mathematics (STEM)

Proven Programs in Education is a series of books that draws on the best of Better: Evidence-Based Education, a unique magazine that provides leadership teams in education with the information they need. The series includes four titles: Proven Programs in Literacy Proven Programs in STEM Proven Programs in Social Emotional Development Proven Programs in Classroom Management and Assessment The Proven Programs in Education series is about research-proven strategies and programs that can be applied in practice. The authors distill their work and research into succinct, easily-digestible articles highlighting the practical implications that teachers, principals, and administrators can use. Each article includes links to further reading and resources that allow readers to delve more deeply into particular issues.

Rodger BybeeRobert SlavinRobert SlavinDouglas Clements and Julie SaramaChris KyriacouJames Hiebert and Douglas GrouwsCelia HoylesNorman Lott WebbMegan FrankeSteven Ross and Deborah LowtherBettce ChambersNeil MercerOmar LópezJody Clarke-MiduraLynne Schrum and Barbara LevinCathy CavanaughChristine GreenhowLeslie WilsonMaureen Haldane and Rebecca SmithDeborah Lowther and Steven RossAllen ThurstonChristopher Harris and Ronald MarxMary RatcliffeJo Ellen RosemanOkhee LeeWolff-Michael RothBrenda Gustafson and Dougal MacDonaldSir John Holman

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Preface	p. x
About the Editor	p. xii
Chapter 1 What Works in Teaching Math	p. 1
Chapter 2 The Importance of the Early Years	p. 5
Chapter 3 Building Mathematics Skills	p. 10
Chapter 4 Which Instructional Methods Are Most Effective for Mathematics?	p. 14
Chapter 5 Understanding Mathematics Learning	p. 18
Chapter 6 Depth of Knowledge for Mathematics	p. 22
Chapter 7 Supporting Sensemaking: Thinking Mathematically	p. 26
Chapter 8 Effectively Using Technology in Education	p. 31
Chapter 9 Embedded Multimedia: Trailing Edge Technology Cuts a New Path	p. 36
Chapter 10 Interactive Whiteboards and Classroom Interactions	p. 40
Chapter 11 Whiteboards Are for Learning	p. 44
Chapter 12 The Role of Technology in Science Assessments	p. 48
Chapter 13 Digital Storytelling: Reinventing How Learners Communicate	p. 52
Chapter 14 Blended Education for Elementary and Secondary Students	p. 56
Chapter 15 Online Social Networking for Learning	p. 60
Chapter 16 Transforming Education, One-to-One	p. 65
Chapter 17 Using Technology for Active Differentiation	p. 71
Chapter 18 Professional Development: The Key to Integrating Technology	p. 75
Chapter 19 Using Cooperative Learning to Engage Students in Science	p. 79
Chapter 20 Teaching Practices That Matter in Middle School Science	p. 83
Chapter 21 How Science Teachers Use Research Evidence	p. 88
Chapter 22 Linking Textbooks to Science Learning	p. 92
Chapter 23 Diversity and Equity in Science Education	p. 98
Chapter 24 Learning to See Scientifically	p. 103
Chapter 25 Ideas About Designing Science Programs	p. 108
Chapter 26 Evidence-Based Policy Making: Theory Into Practice	p. 113
Index	p. 117

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