Why schools matter : a cross-national comparison of curriculum and learning / William H. Schmidt ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schmidt, William H.

Series:

Jossey-Bass education series

The Jossey-Bass education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Science--Study and teaching.

Science.

Education--Curricula.

Education.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 398 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, [2001]

Summary:

Schools do matter. There is a direct correlation between what schools teach, and what students learn and achieve. With this important study you'll explore the curriculum-learning connection, and the prospects for improving educational outcomes for all kids.

"Why Schools Matter" emerged from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)--the largest ongoing educational research effort. TIMSS results have been widely reported in the popular press to underline how far the U.S. lags behind other Western countries in math and science achievement. This important study is the first comprehensive analysis of curriculum for teachers, school and district administrators, directors of curriculum, and educational policy makers.

Contents:

1. How Does Curriculum Affect Learning? 1

2. A Model of Curriculum and Learning 13

3. Measuring Curriculum and Achievement 20

4. The Articulation of Curriculum 42

5. Curriculum Variation 76

6. The Structure of Curriculum 164

7. A First Look at Achievement 227

8. Learning and the Structure of Curriculum 260

9. Curriculum and Learning Gains Across Countries 296

10. Curriculum and Learning Within Countries 336

11. Schools Matter 353

Appendix A TIMSS Mathematics and Science Curriculum Frameworks 363

Appendix B Relationship Between Content Measurement Categories for the TIMSS Framework, Teachers, and TIMSS Test 370

Appendix C TIMSS Framework Codes and Number of Items for Each Mathematics and Science Test Subarea 376

Appendix D Supplemental Material Related to the Two-Level Analysis of Mathematics Achievement: Chapter Ten 378.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0787956848

OCLC:

47767309