School Science and Mathematics

Aims & Scope

Founded in 1901, SSM is an international journal that is published monthly, October through May, emphasizing research on issues, concerns, and lessons within and between the disciplines of science and mathematics in the classroom.

As a peer-refereed professional journal, it is a trusted resource for science and mathematics educators and is a leader in STEM integration articles.

All authors are encouraged to submit articles via ScholarOne Manuscripts for publication.

Regular journal article types include: Editorial, Research in Brief, Research Article, Review Article, Innovation to Practice and Problems.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.438

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12894

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2971

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• What Is STEM? A Discussion About Conceptions of STEM in Education and Partnerships

  Citation: 537

  Authors: Jonathan M., Shelly Sheats, Carla C., Catherine M.

• Further Development of an Elementary Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument: A Preservice Elementary Scale

  Citation: 402

  Authors: Larry G., Iris M.

• Measuring Reform Practices in Science and Mathematics Classrooms: The Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Daiyo, Michael D., Eugene, Jeff, Kathleen, Russell, Irene

• Drawing a Scientist: What We Do and Do Not Know After Fifty Years of Drawings

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Kevin D.

• Research on Science Laboratory Activities: In Pursuit of Better Questions and Answers to Improve Learning

  Citation: 276

  Authors: Kenneth

• Development and Field Test of a Checklist for the Draw‐A‐Scientist Test

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Kevin D., John B., Bonnie L.

• Learning for STEM Literacy: STEM Literacy for Learning

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Alan

• Establishing Factorial Validity of the Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Larry G., Phillip L., DeAnn

• Is Adding the E Enough? Investigating the Impact of K‐12 Engineering Standards on the Implementation of STEM Integration

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Gillian H., Tamara J., Hui‐Hui, Mi Sun

• Mathematics Anxiety and Preservice Elementary Teachers' Confidence to Teach Mathematics and Science

  Citation: 186

  Authors: Murat, Lynda

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