ERIC Number: EJ859799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Sep
Pages: 13
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Psychology's Role in Mathematics and Science Education
Newcombe, Nora S.; Ambady, Nalini; Eccles, Jacquelynne; Gomez, Louis; Klahr, David; Linn, Marcia; Miller, Kevin; Mix, Kelly
American Psychologist, v64 n6 p538-550 Sep 2009
Improving mathematics and science education in the United States has been a matter of national concern for over half a century. Psychology has a vital role to play in this enterprise. In this article, the authors review the kinds of contributions that psychology can make in four areas: (a) early understanding of mathematics, (b) understanding of science, (c) social and motivational aspects of involvement in mathematics and science, and (d) assessment of learning in mathematics and science. They also examine challenges to psychology's playing a central and constructive role and make recommendations for overcoming those challenges. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Psychology, Science Education, Role Perception, Mathematics Education, Barriers, Early Experience, Social Influences, Student Evaluation, Educational Improvement, Learner Engagement, Scientific Literacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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