The Mathematics and Science
Integration Argument:
A Stand for Teacher Education

Joseph M. Furner; David D. Kumar

doi:10.12973/ejmste/75397

The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education

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Joseph M. Furner ¹ ^* , David D. Kumar ¹

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¹ Florida Atlantic University, FL, USA^* Corresponding Author

Abstract

This paper explores the question, should we integrate mathematics and science in reforming science education? As science, especially physical science involves mathematics, and both subjects involve process skills, integrating science and mathematics methods courses might be a way to improve science education. Considerations and recommendations for mathematics and science integration are addressed.

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mathematics
science
integration
teacher preparation
policy
Interdisciplinary
standards
technology

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 3, Issue 3, 2007, 185-189

https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner, J. M., & Kumar, D. D. (2007). The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 3(3), 185-189. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner JM, Kumar DD. The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2007;3(3):185-9. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner JM, Kumar DD. The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2007;3(3), 185-189. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner, Joseph M., and David D. Kumar. "The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 2007 3 no. 3 (2007): 185-189. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner, J. M., and Kumar, D. D. (2007). The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 3(3), pp. 185-189. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397

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Furner, Joseph M. et al. "The Mathematics and Science Integration Argument: A Stand for Teacher Education". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 3, no. 3, 2007, pp. 185-189. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75397