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ERIC Number: EJ649866
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1380-3611
"Culture Shock" - Eighth Grade Mathematics from an International Perspective.
Cogan, Leland S.; Schmidt, William H.
Educational Research and Evaluation: An International Journal on Theory and Practice, v8 n1 p13-39 Mar 2002
Used data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to document cultural differences in what constitutes school mathematics. Explored intended, potentially implemented, and implemented curricula in participating countries. Findings show the many ways to structure eighth-grade mathematics. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Grade 8, International Education, International Studies, Junior High School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Third International Mathematics and Science Study
Note: Theme issue titled "Achievements in Mathematics and Science in an International Context."