Global perspectives for local action : using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education / Professional development guide, a joint project of the Committee on Science Education K-12 and the Mathematical Sciences Education Board ; Continuing to Learn from TIMSS Committee, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee on Science Education K-12, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Mathematical Sciences Education Board Staff, Content Provider.

National Research Council Staff, Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Third International Mathematics and Science Study.

Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States.

Mathematics.

Science--Study and teaching--United States.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (456 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a rich source of information that can be used by a broad range of stakeholders to promote discussions and actions to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning. To support educators, administrators, parents, and others interested in education in using TIMSS materials, the National Research Council (NRC) has prepared a report, Global Perspectives for Local Action: Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education (see "Resources"). This report will help educators, administrators, parents and others interested in education to understand what can be learned from TIMSS findings, and it will encourage them to use the information to make improvements in mathematics and science education. Provided in the report are insights into mathematics and science achievement, curriculum, instruction, and school support systems, such as professional development, in the United States and around the world. To make TIMSS information more accessible and useful to educators and the public, the NRC prepared this professional development guide to accompany its report. This guide provides directions and support materials for leading workshops and planning sessions for teachers, educational administrators, higher education faculty, and the interested public.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Introduction""; ""Module 1: Framing the Dialogue""; ""Module 2: Exploring Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support Systems""; ""Module 3: Global Perspectives for Local Action Planning""; ""Resources""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-309-18398-7

1-282-08382-1

9786612083822

0-309-51420-7