Bold Ventures - Volume 1 Patterns Among U.S. Innovations in Science and Mathematics Education /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Raizen, Senta A. (Editor), Britton, Edward D. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2002.
• Subjects: Education.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Science education.; Assessment.; Science Education.; Mathematics Education.; Assessment, Testing and Evaluation.
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This book, based on detailed studies of eight innovations in mathematics and science education, has many insights to offer on current school reform. Since each innovation studied has taken its own unique approach, the set as a whole spans the spectrum from curriculum development to systemic reform,...

Table of Contents:

• Study Background
• The General Context for Reform
• The Changing Conceptions of Science, Mathematics, and Instruction
• The Changing Roles of Teachers
• The Changing Conceptions of Reform
• Underplayed Issues
• Assessing the Implementation of Innovations in Mathematics and Science Education
• Coda: New Paths for Bold Ventures.