ECE 106 Practical Math and Science for Young children

Assignment 3: Math and Science Article Review

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

For this assignment you will:

Read two articles from the publications listed below. Please make sure that the articles are fairly recent (preferably no older than 2014).

Select any two articles that interest you the most.

One article MUST focus on Math in ECE settings

One article MUST focus on Science in ECE settings

Please share the articles with your instructor before writing your review.

Complete a written review of both articles using the article review forms on pages 2 and 3 of this document.

Submit both article review forms and attach copies of the articles to the forms.

Share your learning from the two readings by doing a brief presentation

Journals/Magazines for articles:

Print:Young Children

Teaching Young Children

Early Childhood Today

Online: Early Childhood News

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.

Article Review: Math

Title Author(s) Title of Magazine or Journal Month & Year of Publication Briefly state the main idea of this article.

List three important facts that the author uses to support the main idea.

What information or ideas discussed in this article are also discussed in your textbook or other readings that you have done?

List at least three (3) new terms or concepts that were discussed in the article, and write a short definition of each.

Summarize your personal reaction to this article.

Article Review: Science

Title Author(s) Title of Magazine or Journal Month & Year of Publication Briefly state the main idea of this article:

List three important facts that the author uses to support the main idea.

What information or ideas discussed in this article are also discussed in your textbook or other readings that you have done?

List at least three (3) new terms or concepts that were discussed in the article, and write a short definition of each.

Summarize your personal reaction to this article:

Grading Rubric

Rubric elements Points possible Points earned/comments

Part 1: Article Review Form: Math

Q1 and 2: Retell: Main/central idea/s and facts used to support the main idea are recapped clearly and accurately. (4)

Q3: Relate: Student links article to other readings, textbook and or class lecture, using sufficient detail and or clear examples. (4)

Q4: Terminology: Three terms in the article are identified and clearly defined. Terms defined are relevant to Math content and teaching practices. (3)

Q5: Reflect: Student analyzes information, as it applies in the classroom, and compares and connects content to own beliefs, learning and experience. (4)

15 Part 2: Article Review Form: Science

Q1 and 2: Retell: Main/central idea/s and facts used to support the main idea are recapped clearly and accurately. (4)

Q3: Relate: Student links article to other readings, textbook and or class lecture, using sufficient detail and or clear examples. (4)

Q4: Terminology: Three terms in the article are identified and clearly defined. Terms defined are relevant to Science content and teaching practices. (3)

Q5: Reflect: Student analyzes information, as it applies in the classroom, and compares and connects content to own beliefs, learning and experience. (4)

15 Part 3: Presentation

Both articles described clearly and with sufficient information and in a logical sequence

Good flow, consistent eye contact, and pace maintained.

Visual aid used was clear, attractive and helpful in understanding information. Pictures, photographs, text used.

Student speaks clearly and correctly.

A clear handout summarizing the presentation is shared with classmates.

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.

Total 40