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Ginsburg, Alan; Cooke, Geneise; Leinwand, Steve; Noell, Jay; Pollock, Elizabeth – American Institutes for Research, 2005
In 2003, U.S. students' mathematics performance was assessed by the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) for students in grades 4 and 8 and by the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) for students at age 15. Results in the press and later summaries, such as that found in The Condition of Education (NCES,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Grade 8, Educational Indicators
Ginsburg, Alan; Leinwand, Steven; Anstrom, Terry; Pollock, Elizabeth – American Institutes for Research, 2005
This exploratory study compares key features of the Singapore and U.S. mathematics systems in the primary grades, when students need to build a strong mathematics foundation. It identifies major differences between the mathematics frameworks, textbooks, assessments, and teachers in Singapore and the United States. It also presents initial results…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Textbooks, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Ginsburg, Alan; Gray, Tracy; Levin, Douglas – American Institutes for Research, 2004
This study presents a strategic review of the current quality and effectiveness of more than 40 online professional development (OPD) sites for teachers of mathematics. The evidence gathered about this relatively new form of professional development was compared with evidence on the quality and effectiveness of traditional face-to-face…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Education, Teacher Workshops, Faculty Development