NCLB: Title II, Part B
Title II, Part B – Mathematics and Science Partnerships
The purpose of Title II, Part B is to:
- Create opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development of mathematics and science teachers
- Promote strong teaching skills for mathematics and science teachers and teacher educators, including integrating reliable scientifically based research teaching methods and technology-based teaching methods into the curriculum
Read the full text of this entitlement.
Palm handhelds, smartphones and software solutions can help teachers meet the goals of this entitlement. With Palm solutions teachers may:
- Review math and science handheld applications for consideration in the classroom
- Acquire probeware and sensors for K-12 science
- Create data lists with spreadsheets and view, sort, filter, share, and edit lists
- Use periodic table applications to display a list of physical/chemical properties for every element
- Construct and calculate with geometric figures
- Perform calculations and visually understand math and science through graphing
- Create tests and quizzes
- Link specific science learning standards and benchmarks to assessments
- Engage student in project based learning experiences
- Extend learning outside the classroom
Download NCLB/IDEA and Palm OS Education Solutions matrix related to Title II, Part B.
Download NCLB/IDEA and Palm OS Education Solutions matrix for all NCLB/IDEA.
Palm in education
Palm handheld computers provide a productive and affordable solution for integrating technology in the classroom and are increasingly being considered for one-to-one initiatives in an effort to put computing in the hands of all children. Palm's leadership position in handheld technology ensures state-of-the-art products, with professional development for teachers, principals and administrators in concert with a rich and growing array of software solutions to meet the needs of all students.
Palm Treo smartphones are powerful administrative solutions that converge handheld computer technology with cellular capabilities. When combined with student information and management solutions, Treo smartphones enable educators to access data and communicate inside or outside the school or campus.
