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Raising standards in mathematics education: values, vision, and TIMSS.
- Source :
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Educational Studies in Mathematics . 2000, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p61-80. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- This paper examines perspectives on values, purpose and methodology in mathematics education in schools in the light of the Third International Mathematics and Science Survey (TIMSS) and current debates on standards. It argues that standards of attainment in school mathematics are closely connected to belief systems regarding value and purpose; that these systems do not always collectively offer a credible and coherent vision for mathematics education which can be effectively implemented in school classrooms; and that this coherence of vision is what to a large extent characterises the higher performing TIMSS countries. The paper forms part of a wider investigation into the processes of change in education, with a particular focus on mathematics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MATHEMATICS education
*MATHEMATICS
*EDUCATIONAL standards
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00131954
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Educational Studies in Mathematics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4046374
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004190310335