International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology
2018 Volume 6, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Cross-Case Analysis of Engineering Education Experiences in Inclusive STEM-Focused High Schools in the United States
Erin E. Peters-Burton & Todd Johnson
In an attempt to broaden participation in STEM, a new type of high school is emerging, high schools which include a focus on engineering, have few or no academic admission criteria, and actively... More
pp. 320-342
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From Conception to Curricula: The Role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Integrated STEM Units
Elizabeth Ring-Whalen, Emily Dare, Gillian Roehrig, Preethi Titu & Elizabeth Crotty
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the conceptions of integrated STEM education held by in-service science teachers through the use of Photo Elicitation Interviews (PEIs) and ... More
pp. 343-362
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The Impact of a Middle School Engineering Course on Students' Academic Achievement and Non-Cognitive Skills
Meltem Alemdar, Roxanne A. Moore, Jeremy A. Lingle, Jeff Rosen, Jessica Gale & Marion C. Usselman
Engineering and integrated STEM experiences are being promoted at the K-12 level to increase interest and retention in STEM and to reinforce learning of mathematics and science content. However,... More
pp. 363-380
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Comparing Two Approaches to Engineering Design in the 7th Grade Science Classroom
Molly H. Goldstein, Sharifah A. Omar, Senay Purzer & Robin S. Adams
In schools, design projects can be implemented at a variety of ways and with varying degrees of resources from teachers and schools. However, little work has been done on the differences between... More
pp. 381-397
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Student Justifications in Engineering Design Descriptions: Examining Authority and Legitimation
Karl G. Jung & Justin McFadden
The process of design is a key component of engineering that relies heavily on student collaboration and language use. One important aspect of design is the need for designers to develop solutions ... More
pp. 398-423
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Supporting Engineering Design Ideas with Science and Mathematics: A Case Study of Middle School Life Science Students
Corey A. Mathis, Emilie A. Siverling, Tamara J. Moore, Kerrie A. Douglas & S. Selcen Guzey
Although engineering design is dependent upon the use of science and mathematics, the actual prototype, model, or solution that pre-college students generate can be accomplished without the... More
pp. 424-442
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Informed Designers? Students' Reflections on Their Engineering Design Process
Kerrie A. Douglas, Tamara J. Moore, Amanda C. Johnston & Hillary E. Merzdorf
Assessment of students' critical thinking and problem solving in engineering is a real challenge for classroom teachers and researchers. Yet, students demonstrate evidence of learning through... More
pp. 443-459