This study examined extent to which teachers are able to translate the research results into classroom practice. This study sought data from three hundred classroom Mathematics teachers using a-30 item self constructed validated and reliable questionnaire which was found to be appropriate. The instrument sought information on the teacher's awareness of the various research reports and their assessments of the problems facing translating findings to classroom practice. Preliminary findings indicate that majority of teachers are not aware of these research results. They find the application of these results difficult and are skeptical of the efficacy of the new methods recommended in such reports. It was suggested that research results should be made available for public consumption; should be less difficult to use for classroom practice; and that policy makers to step up efforts in assisting teachers to use the research findings in their teaching.

Science and technology have the potential to make major contributions to the development of medical devices that can help address the highest burdens of diseases in developing countries. This paper examined how science and technology could assist in speeding the development and dissemination of information on new health products that could address the largest health threats in developing countries. The paper investigated the traits needed by such production to have the desired impact. It also reviewed the extent to which some medical devices and processes possess those traits and discuss the potential of science and technology to develop health products, reveal the constrains on product development and the mechanism in overcoming the new health products. Towards understanding the potential of science and technology to develop more new health products to addressing high-burden diseases, it was therefore recommended that there is need to consider the characteristics of diagnostics, drugs, vaccines and medical devices that could most effectively and efficiently address the critical continent health problems. Science and