Improving mathematics and science education : a longitudinal investigation of the relationship between reform-oriented instruction and student achievement / / Vi-Nhuan Le ... [et al.].

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...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
TeilnehmendeR:
Year of Publication:2006
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (117 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
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
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-91).
ISBN:1281180890
9786611180898
0833042467
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Vi-Nhuan Le ... [et al.].