Psychology's role in mathematics and science education.
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.
Newcombe
Nora S
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Department of Psychology, Temple University, 1701 North 13th Street, Room 318, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085, USA. newcombe@temple.edu
Ambady
Nalini
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Eccles
Jacquelynne
J
Gomez
Louis
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Klahr
David
D
Linn
Marcia
M
Miller
Kevin
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Mix
Kelly
K
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