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

Contributor:

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.

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 (102 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) raised the alarm about U.S. mathematics and science education. Most Americans are now aware that U.S. students lag behind their peers in other developed nations. In one state, the legislature reacted by lengthening the school year, assuming that more time on academic content would boost student performance. Some educators have fixed the blame on the mathematics and science curricula typically used in U.S. schools. Does the problem lie in the curricula, instruction, or the system of support available to teachers? This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of TIMSS study-a half-million students from 15,000 schools around the world. It presents detailed reports on three major aspects of education, including curriculum issues, teaching practices, and school support.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Executive Summary""; "" CHAPTER 1 What Is TIMSS ?""; ""CHAPTER 2 What Does TIMSS Say About Student Achievement?""; ""CHAPTER 3 What Does TIMSS Say About the Mathematics and Science Curriculum? CHAPTER THREE""; ""CHAPTER 4 What Does TIMSS Say About Instructional Practices?""; ""CHAPTER 5 What Does TIMSS Say About School Support Systems?""; ""CHAPTER 6 Frequently Asked Questions About TIMSS""; ""References""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-309-17289-6

0-309-51928-4

0-585-17193-9

OCLC:

923257296