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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jan
Pages: 14
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Mathematics Education in Argentina
Varsavsky, Cristina; Anaya, Marta
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v40 n1 p87-100 Jan 2009
This article gives an overview of the state of mathematics education in Argentina across all levels, in the regional and world contexts. Statistics are drawn from Mercosur and UNESCO data bases, World Education Indicators and various national time-series government reports. Mathematics results in national testing programmes, Programme for International Student Assessment and UNESCO regional tests are compared. University undergraduate programmes, enrolments and graduations are discussed. The teacher training programmes are outlined. (Contains 4 figures, 5 tables and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Research, Educational Indicators, Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Enrollment Trends, Graduation Rate, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Secondary School Mathematics, Compulsory Education, Class Size, Teaching Methods, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Achievement, Teacher Qualifications, Mathematics Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Argentina
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment
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