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

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

At least one author must be a member of the School Science and Mathematics Association at the time of acceptance of the article. Membership information can be found at the Association web site www.ssma.org.

Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts must be prepared according to the 5th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Submissions that are not APA style, or exceed the length limitation, or lack any of the following components will be returned for correction and not reviewed.

1. An abstract not to exceed 200 words on a separate page
2. Typed double-spaced manuscript using a 12-point or larger font, with 1'' margins top, bottom, and sides. Manuscript should be limited to 25 pages, excluding figures, tables, and appendices.
3. To maintain anonymity, DO NOT include a cover page with author information. In the manuscript, author(s) citing their own work should cite as follows:
   In text: Author (2007) found...
   On reference list: Author (2007). Journal Title.(Do not include title of article or volume and page #)
4. Graphics should be black type on white background. Do not use color in graphs or figures. Follow APA guidelines for table and figure format and titles. Each table or figure should be on a separate page at the end of the manuscript, with a note within the manuscript 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.

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