ECE 106 Practical Math and Science for Young children<\/p>\n
Assignment 3: Math and Science Article Review<\/p>\n
Objective: write a review for two current professional journal articles: one related to Math for preschool children, and the other related to Science for preschool children<\/p>\n
For this assignment you will:<\/p>\n
Read two articles from the publications listed below. Please make sure that the articles are fairly recent (preferably no older than 2014). <\/p>\n
Select any two articles that interest you the most.<\/p>\n
One article MUST focus on Math in ECE settings<\/p>\n
One article MUST focus on Science in ECE settings<\/p>\n
Please share the articles with your instructor before writing your review. <\/p>\n
Complete a written review of both articles using the article review forms on pages 2 and 3 of this document.<\/p>\n
Submit both article review forms and attach copies of the articles to the forms. <\/p>\n
Share your learning from the two readings by doing a brief presentation<\/p>\n
Journals\/Magazines for articles:<\/p>\n
Print:Young Children<\/p>\n
Teaching Young Children<\/p>\n
Early Childhood Today<\/p>\n
Online: Early Childhood News<\/p>\n
There are some articles from Young Children and Teaching Young Children online at the NAEYC website, and some from Early Childhood Today on the Scholastic website.<\/p>\n
Article Review: Math<\/p>\n
Title Author(s) Title of Magazine or Journal Month & Year of Publication Briefly state the main idea of this article.<\/p>\n
List three important facts that the author uses to support the main idea.<\/p>\n
What information or ideas discussed in this article are also discussed in your textbook or other readings that you have done?<\/p>\n
List at least three (3) new terms or concepts that were discussed in the article, and write a short definition of each.<\/p>\n
Summarize your personal reaction to this article.<\/p>\n
Article Review: Science<\/p>\n
Title Author(s) Title of Magazine or Journal Month & Year of Publication Briefly state the main idea of this article:<\/p>\n
List three important facts that the author uses to support the main idea.<\/p>\n
What information or ideas discussed in this article are also discussed in your textbook or other readings that you have done?<\/p>\n
List at least three (3) new terms or concepts that were discussed in the article, and write a short definition of each.<\/p>\n
Summarize your personal reaction to this article:<\/p>\n
Grading Rubric<\/p>\n
Rubric elements Points possible Points earned\/comments<\/p>\n
Part 1: Article Review Form: Math <\/p>\n
Q1 and 2: Retell: Main\/central idea\/s and facts used to support the main idea are recapped clearly and accurately. (4)<\/p>\n
Q3: Relate: Student links article to other readings, textbook and or class lecture, using sufficient detail and or clear examples. (4)<\/p>\n
Q4: Terminology: Three terms in the article are identified and clearly defined. Terms defined are relevant to Math content and teaching practices. (3)<\/p>\n
Q5: Reflect: Student analyzes information, as it applies in the classroom, and compares and connects content to own beliefs, learning and experience. (4)<\/p>\n
15 Part 2: Article Review Form: Science<\/p>\n
Q1 and 2: Retell: Main\/central idea\/s and facts used to support the main idea are recapped clearly and accurately. (4)<\/p>\n
Q3: Relate: Student links article to other readings, textbook and or class lecture, using sufficient detail and or clear examples. (4)<\/p>\n
Q4: Terminology: Three terms in the article are identified and clearly defined. Terms defined are relevant to Science content and teaching practices. (3)<\/p>\n
Q5: Reflect: Student analyzes information, as it applies in the classroom, and compares and connects content to own beliefs, learning and experience. (4)<\/p>\n
15 Part 3: Presentation<\/p>\n
Both articles described clearly and with sufficient information and in a logical sequence<\/p>\n
Good flow, consistent eye contact, and pace maintained.<\/p>\n
Visual aid used was clear, attractive and helpful in understanding information. Pictures, photographs, text used. <\/p>\n
Student speaks clearly and correctly. <\/p>\n
A clear handout summarizing the presentation is shared with classmates. <\/p>\n
10 Writing mechanics and conventions: Please complete both parts using good vocabulary and accurate spellings and English writing conventions. Up to 3 points will be deducted for writing errors. <\/p>\n
Total 40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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