Mathematics and science education around the world : what can we learn from the Survey of Mathematics and Science Opportunities (SMSO) and the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)? /

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Imprint:Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Description:1 online resource (vii, 22 pages) : illustrations, charts
Language:English
Series:The compass series
Compass series (Washington, D.C.)
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11108697
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Varying Form of Title:What we can learn?
Other authors / contributors:Bass, Hyman, 1932-
Kahle, Jane Butler.
National Research Council (U.S.). Mathematical Sciences Education Board.
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science Education K-12.
Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education.
ISBN:0585155216
9780585155210
9786610191628
661019162X
1280191627
9781280191626
0309589924
9780309589925
0309056314
9780309056311
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:"A joint project of: Mathematical Sciences Education Board and Committee on Science Education K-12; Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council."
Includes bibliographical references.
English.
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Other form:Print version: Mathematics and science education around the world. Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996 0309056314
Table of Contents:
  • What is the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)?
  • How is opportunity to learn viewed in TIMSS?
  • What kinds of information have TIMSS researchers collected?
  • What are some of the challenges and opportunities of cross-national research?
  • What is the Survey of Mathematics and Science Opportunities (SMSO)?
  • What can be learned from the Survey of Mathematics and Science Opportunities (SMSO)?
  • What does SMSO say about intended curriculum?
  • What does SMSO say about the implemented curriculum and instructional practice?
  • What questions might be explored with TIMSS?
  • Conclusion.