Manuscript Topics

Science, mathematics, and connections between mathematics and science for grades K-graduate and teacher education, especially science and mathematics education articles that deal with assessment, attitudes, beliefs, curriculum, equity, research, translating research into practice, learning theory, alternative conceptions, philosophy and history of science, sociocultural issues, special populations, technology, nontraditional forms of instruction, and science/technology/society.

Manuscript Submission

Option 1: electronic

Submit a Microsoft Word version of your manuscript through the online form.

Option 2: hard copy

Submit five (5) copies of the manuscript to:

Heather Lee, Managing Editor
TAMU 4232
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843

At least one author must be a member of the School Science and Mathematics Association at the time of acceptance of the article.

Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts must be prepared according to the 5th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, typed double-spaced using a 12-point or larger font, and printed on 8 1/2- by 11-inch paper. Manuscripts should be limited to 25 pages, excluding figures, tables, and appendices. Manuscripts must include the following contents. Submissions that are not APA style, exceed the length limitation, or lack any of the following components will be returned for correction and not reviewed.

For electronic submissions:

1. An abstract not to exceed 200 words on a separate page
2. To maintain anonymity of the author(s), author(s) citing their own work should cite as follows:
   In text: Author (1999) found...
   On reference list: Author (2005). Journal Title. (Do not include title of article or volume and page #)
3. Graphics submitted as publication-ready copy on white background with black type. Each table or figure should be on a separate page at the end of the manuscript, with a note within the ms where the graphic should be placed. Use no smaller than 8-point font for text on figures; use no smaller than 11-point font for tables. Figures and tables should be no wider than 6.75 inches.

For hard copy submissions:

1. A cover letter stating the title of the manuscript and complete postal and e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers of the lead author (or other author to be contacted regarding manuscript production).
   
2. One title page that includes title of the manuscript, names of all authors, contact author's fax and phone numbers, and complete postal and e-mail addresses for all authors. This is the only place the author(s) name(s) should appear on the manuscript.
3. An abstract on a separate page (include five copies and staple one to each copy of the manuscript).
4. To maintain anonymity of the author(s), author(s) citing their own work should cite as follows:
   In text: Author (1989) found...
   On reference list: Author (date). Journal Title. (Do not include title of article or volume and page #)
5. Graphics submitted as publication-ready copy on white paper with black ink. Use no larger than 8-point font for text on figures; use no larger than 11-point font for tables. If possible, figures and tables should be no wider than 3.25 inches to fit one column. Otherwise, tables and figures should be no wider than 6.75 inches.

Review Procedures

All manuscripts are subject to a review process. Manuscripts should not have been previously published nor be under consideration for publication in any other journal.

The Editor will use three categories to notify the author of the decision of the reviewer process: Accept, Revise and resubmit, or Reject. If the decision is to Revise and resubmit, the author(s) are encouraged to revise and resubmit within 30 days. The revised manuscript will be reviewed by a new set of external reviewers.

Review Criteria

The following criteria will be used by reviewers in evaluating the appropriateness of manuscripts for publication in School Science and Mathematics:

All Manuscripts:

• Relevant, timely, and significant
• Addresses K-graduate science or mathematics education issues
• Explicit, clear, logical, concise
• Reflect current theoretical/literature/practice-based perspectives

In addition, research manuscripts are judged on:

• Problem/Research Questions
• Theoretical framework/Literature Review
• Design/Instrumentation/Procedure
• Data Analysis/Results
• Discussion/Conclusions
• Written presentation/Style
• Adds new knowledge