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Psychology’s role in mathematics and science education.

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: American Psychologist

DOI: 10.1037/a0014813

Authors: Nora S. Newcombe, Nalini Ambady, Jacquelynne Eccles, Louis Gomez, David Klahr, Marcia Linn, Kevin Miller, Kelly Mix

Institution: Temple University

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2169002988

FWCI: 9.814

Cites: 109

Cited by: 91

Related to: 10