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ERIC Number: EJ562073
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-6744
The Quest for Integration: School Mathematics and Science.
Isaacs, Andrew; Wagreich, Philip; Gartzman, Martin
American Journal of Education, v106 n1 p179-206 Nov 1997
Presents a case study of a comprehensive reform-oriented curricula, Math Trailblazers, for the widescale improvement of elementary school mathematics. Curriculum materials are examined within the context of the meaning of integrating math and science, its potential advantages and disadvantages, and the difficulties in writing and implementing integrated materials. (GR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary School Mathematics, Fused Curriculum, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Reform Efforts
Note: Theme issue: "Reforming the Third R: Changing the School Mathematics Curriculum." Research supported by grants MDR-9050226 and ESI-9550068 from the National Science Foundation.