Global perspectives for local action : using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education /

"The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) raised the alarm about U.S. mathematics and science education. Most Americans are now aware that in mathematics and science achievement, U.S. students lag behind their peers in other developed nations."--BOOK JACKET. "This...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science Education K-12, National Research Council (U.S.). Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education. Continuing to Learn from TIMSS Committee
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, ©1999.
Temas:
Third International Mathematics and Science Study.
Mathematics > Study and teaching > United States.
Science > Study and teaching > United States.
Science > Study and teaching > Cross-cultural studies.
Mathematics > Study and teaching > Cross-cultural studies.
Academic achievement > United States.
Sciences > Étude et enseignement > Études transculturelles.
Mathématiques > Étude et enseignement > Études transculturelles.
Mathématiques > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
Sciences > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
Succès scolaire > États-Unis.
EDUCATION > Elementary.
Academic achievement.
Mathematics > Study and teaching.
Science > Study and teaching.
United States.
Cross-cultural studies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) raised the alarm about U.S. mathematics and science education. Most Americans are now aware that in mathematics and science achievement, U.S. students lag behind their peers in other developed nations."--BOOK JACKET. "This comprehensive analysis of the TIMSS study provides insights into the TIMSS findings and practical information that local schools and districts can use to improve their mathematics and science programs."--BOOK JACKET. "This book will be of particular use to teachers, administrators, school board members, legislators, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and parents."--Jacket.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 90 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0585171939
9780585171937
0309519284
9780309519281

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