lBoth the NCTM Principles and Standards and the National Science
Standards advocate methods of instruction that draw on student prior knowledge to build
conceptual bridges to the powerful
ideas in mathematics and science.
lThe context for this is usually in problem solving and field and
laboratory investigations, where
students work cooperatively
to explore and communicate their thoughts and
discoveries.
lOur courses will focus on these activities and skills for
the majority of
class time, and assessments will also vary so as to
include individual journals, group presentations, field trips, lab
work, class projects, and final reports and presentations.