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Math and Science Education Subject Guide

Search for Books  |  On the Shelf  |  Reference Books  |  Curriculum Materials  | Recommended Subject Headings

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On the Shelf

Math and Science Education books can be found in many different call number locations. The most predominant areas are LB, Q181, and QA11 for circulating books on math education, science education, or general education. These ranges are located on the upper level of the Galvin Library. Use the IIT Library Catalog to find a specific title.

Reference Books

Reference books cannot be checked out and must stay in the library. To search for reference books, use the IIT Library Catalog.

Handbook of Research on Science Education
edited by Sandra K. Abell, and Norman G. Lederman. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007.
Location: Galvin Reference (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: Ref.Q181.H1492007

Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning: A Project of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
edited by Frank K. Lester. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Pub, 2007.
Location: Galvin Reference (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: Ref.QA11.S3652007

Curriculum Materials

Galvin Library has a large selection of elementary and secondary school textbooks, teachers editions, lesson plans, and educational aids in our Curriculum Materials section. You can find these on the Upper Level of Galvin Library.

To search for Curriculum materials, use the IIT Library Catalog. Use the button in the lower right-hand corner to limit the location of the search to "Galvin Library: Curriculum Materials".

Recommended Subject Headings

The following Library of Congress subject headings are assigned to books on Math and Science Education. To search for books on these subjects in IIT's collection, click the links below.

Education and state--United States
Education--Philosophy
Education--Research--United States
Mathematics--Study and teaching
Science--Study and teaching
Science--Study and teaching--United States