科學與教育利用歷史、哲學和社會學方法出版研究，以改進科學和數學的教學、學習和課程。此外，該雜志傳播的經驗教訓，工作單位和項目在各級科學和數學，成功地利用了歷史和哲學。這本雜志促進科學和數學的歷史和哲學課程納入科學和數學教師教育計劃。此外，它還促進了對科學和數學教育的哲學和目的的討論，以及它們在個人和文化的智力和道德發展中的地位和貢獻。為了實現其目標，科學與教育促進了科學家、數學家、歷史學家、哲學家、認知心理學家、社會學家、科學與數學教育家以及學校和大學教師之間的合作。

Science & Education publishes research using historical, philosophical, and sociological approaches in order to improve teaching, learning, and curricula in science and mathematics. In addition, the journal disseminates accounts of lessons, units of work, and programs at all levels of science and mathematics that have successfully utilized history and philosophy.This journal promotes the inclusion of history and philosophy of science and mathematics courses in science and mathematics teacher education programs. Moreover, it promotes the discussion of the philosophy and purpose of science and mathematics education and their place in and contribution to the intellectual and ethical development of individuals and cultures.To achieve its goals, Science & Education fosters collaboration among scientists, mathematicians, historians, philosophers, cognitive psychologists, sociologists, science and mathematics educators, and school and college teachers.