School Science Review 360 Mathematics in science

Editor Geoff Auty

Issue 360 | Published March 2016

Overview

March 2016 (Issue 360) In this issue guest editor, Richard Needham, collects together the understanding of mathematics in science from teaching statistics to problem solving.

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Contents

p.7 Science Note: Organic chemistry and orbitals: SN2 mechanism and condensation in acyl chlorides
p.9 Science Note: A simple physical model to demonstrate red and blue shift
p.11 Science Note: Helpdesk
p.14 Theme editorial: Mathematics in science
p.15 The language of mathematics in science
p.21 A concept map for understanding'working scientifically'
p.29 Teaching statistics in post-16 biology
p.37 Mathematics and the pH scale
p.43 Promoting the understanding of mathematics in physics at secondary level
p.49 The formula triangle and other problems with procedural teaching in mathematics
p.55 Mathematical input into secondary science continuing professional development (CPD)
p.61 Does intelligent life exist beyond our planet? An exercise in estimation and problem solving
p.63 Biology teachers' beliefs about biotechnology and biotechnology education in Sri Lanka
p.70 Exploring how marine fish are adapted to their habitat: a successful journey
p.77 Past examination questions in senior secondary chemistry: from written practice to hands-on experiments
p.84 The ladder against the wall revisited
p.90 STEM: not for people like me?
p.94 Improving 15-year-old students' science attainment by raising their science literacy
p.103 Changes in Korean teachers after participating in a research internship in university research laboratories
p.114 Guiding principles for a vertical teaching of energy
p.120 Topics in Safety Topic 2: Teaching health and safety through science

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