The Integrated Mathematics, Science, and Technology (IMaST) program provides integrated sixth, seventh, and eighth grade curricula that promote hands-on learning for students, and teamwork among teachers from different disciplines. Across the nation, we see a concerted effort to raise the standards of education and teaching in our schools. This project was developed to meet this need, as well as to modernize our teaching methodologies consistent with the latest research in education.
IMaST emphasizes learning based on constructivist theory and active student participation involving a hands-on approach comprised of a wide variety of activities. It strives to get away from the traditional teacher-centered strategies that treat students as passive learners. The "active learning" helps students understand the concepts better and apply them in real-life situations. Central to this approach is problem solving using DAPIC.
The IMaST program has had teams of mathematics, science, and technology
specialists who, in collaboration with other field experts, have done the
research to create an integrated curriculum. While the current curricula
in many states today lag behind the national standards, the IMaST curriculum
has been carefully put together to meet national standards in mathematics,
science, and technology.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation
under Grant No. 9819002. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations
expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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