Specific attention is given to laboratory investigations and real world examples of the natural world, the use of scientific methods, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students have to understand the language of math and science, in order to know when to do what. Billye Ruth Fox Elem. Integrating Technology - Students and educators now have more opportunities to work with sophisticated data than ever before. The data collection devices are interactive with graphing calculators to show real-time performance graphs during experiments.
Some devices are compatible with computers, as well.
The results showed that teachers are seeing a correlation between how well a student reads and how well the student is able to comprehend math problems. For example, if a student can identify the main idea of a story, then he or she will probably be able to identify the correct operation and essential information in a math word problem.