CONTENTS
Editors' Note

SCOPE
Science and Mathematics - Through the Lens of Language

FEATURES
Living the Story Problem
Curriculum Connections: Revealing the Many Facets of Science

DEPARTMENTS
Connected Corner: The Mathematics of Music
Classroom Resources
Discourse
A Word from the Director
Masthead

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