Improving mathematics and science education a longitudinal investigation of the relationship between reform-oriented instruction and student achievement

The term reform-oriented teaching describes a collection of instructional practices that are designed to engage students as active participants in their own learning and to enhance the development of complex cognitive skills and processes. This monograph presents the findings of a multiyear National...

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Other Authors: Le, Vi-Nhuan (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND c2006.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:The term reform-oriented teaching describes a collection of instructional practices that are designed to engage students as active participants in their own learning and to enhance the development of complex cognitive skills and processes. This monograph presents the findings of a multiyear National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded study of the effectiveness of reform-oriented science and mathematics instruction. It builds on an earlier RAND study, called the Mosaic project, which found "a weak but positive relationship" between reform-oriented practices and student achievement. The present stu
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (117 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-91).
ISBN:9781281180896
9786611180898
9780833042460