Facing the Consequences: Using Timss for a Closer Look at U.S. Mathematics and Science Education

by Leland S. Cogan, Curtis C. McKnight, William H. Schmidt

Book Overview

Facing the Consequences presents a perspective on US mathematics and science education that is developed from data gathered as part of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). TIMSS is the most extensive and far-reaching cross-national comparative study of mathematics and science education ever attempted. It includes comparing official curricula, textbooks, teacher practices, and student achievements for many countries (from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792355687
• ISBN13: 9780792355687
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 8.7"