The mathematics and science integration argument: A stand for teacher education

Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 185-189

  Furner, Joseph M ^a   Kumar, David D ^a  

^a FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Integration; Interdisciplinary; Mathematics; Policy; Science; Standards; Teacher preparation; Technology

Indexed keywords

EID: 34848866214     PISSN: 13058215     EISSN: 13058223     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12973/ejmste/75397     Document Type: Article

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