Founded by National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (IJSME) publishes original, peer reviewed articles on a variety of topics and research methods in both science and mathematics education. Articles address common issues in mathematics and science education. The journal also publishes studies that explore the use of a variety of teaching and learning strategies in different cultural and cross-curricular contexts. The International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education received its first impact factor in 2012 in the Social Sciences Citation Index (Thomson Reuters). For more information about International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Prof. Kai-Lin Yang Senior Editor, IJSME Department of Mathematics National Taiwan Normal University Phone: +886 2 7749-6634 E-mail: kailin@ntnu.edu.tw Publishes articles on a variety of topics and research methods in science and mathematics education Draws attention to studies that explore science and mathematics education from different cultural perspectives Encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates science and mathematics education Publishes annual special issues focusing on specific topics of current interest to classroom educators 100% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again