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In search of more effective mathematics education
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In search of more effective mathematics education

Author: Ian Westbury; et al
Publisher: Norwood, N.J. : Ablex, [1994]
Series: Issues in curriculum theory, policy, and research
Edition/Format: Book : English
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Ian Westbury; et al
ISBN: 1567500609 9781567500608 1567500617 9781567500615
OCLC Number: 29548394
Notes: Subtitle on cover: Examining data from the IEA second international mathematics study.
Description: vii, 338 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Introduction: The second international mathematics study / Ian Westbury -- When teaching problem-solving proceeds successfully in U.S. eighth grade classrooms / Lauren A. Sosniak, Corinna A. Ethington -- Student opportunities in grade 8 mathematics : textbook coverage of the SIMS test / James Flanders -- The myth of progressive and traditional orientations : teaching mathematics without a coherent point of view / Lauren A. Sosniak, Corinna A. Ethington, Maria Varelas -- Is the United States really a low achiever in math? The SIMS findings re-examined / Ian Westbury -- What makes for effective mathematics instruction? Japanese and American classrooms compared / Maryellen Schaub, David P. Baker -- The effects of central control on classroom practice / Peter L. Glidden -- Gender groupings and improving mathematics achievement : lessons from a comparative analysis / David P. Baker, Cornelius Riordan, Maryellen Schaub -- Assessing the differential item performance of females in Japan and the United States / Delwyn L. Harnisch -- Conceptual and statistical problems in the study of school and classroom effects : an introduction to multilevel modeling techniques / Damian P. Murchan, Finbarr C. Sloane -- Schooling and achievement : additive versus interactive models / Adam Gamoran -- Instructionally sensitive psychometrics : applications to the second international mathematics study / Bengt O. Muthen.
Series Title: Issues in curriculum theory, policy, and research
Responsibility: edited by Ian Westbury ... [et al.].

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