Science, technology, & mathematics (STEM) / Robert E. Slavin, editor ; foreword by Rodger Bybee.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mathematics -- What works in teaching math? / Robert E. Slavin -- The importance of the early years / Douglas H. Clements and Julie Sarama -- Building mathematics skills / Chris Kyriacou -- Which instructional methods are most effective for mathematics? / James Hiebert and Douglas A. Grouws -- Understanding mathematics learning / Celia hoyles -- Depth of knowledge for mathematics / Norman L. Webb -- Supporting sense making: thinking mathematically / Megan franke -- Technology -- Effectively using technology in education / Steven M. Ross and Deborah L. Lowther -- Embedded multimedia: training edge technology cuts a new path / Bette Chambers -- Interactive whiteboards and classroom interactions / Neil Mercer -- Whiteboards are for learning / Omar S. Lopez -- The role of technology in science assessments / Jody Clarke-Midura -- Digital storytelling: reinventing how learners communicate / Lynne Schrum and Barbara Levin -- Blended education for elementary and secondary students / Cathy Cavanaugh -- Online social networking for learning / Christine Greenhow -- Transforming education, one-to-one / Leslie Wilson -- Using technology for active differentiation / Maureen Haldane and Rebecca Smith -- Professional development: the key to integrating technology / Deborah L. Lowther and Steven M. Ross -- Science -- Using cooperative learning to engage students in science / Allen thurston -- Teaching practices that matter in middle grades science / Christopher Harris and Ronald Marx -- How science teachers use research evidence / Mary Ratcliffe -- Linking textbooks to science learning / Jo Ellen Roseman -- Diversity and equity in science education / Okhee Lee -- Learning to see scientifically / Wolff-Michael Roth -- Ideas about designing science programs -- Brenda J. Gustafson and Dougal MacDonald -- Evidence-based policy making: theory into practice / Sir John Holman.