| Title: |
Setting a Research Agenda. Research Agenda for Mathematics Education. Volume 5. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Sowder, Judith T.; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc., Reston, VA. |
| Availability: |
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091 ($7.50; 20% discount for 10 or more). |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
64 |
| Publication Date: |
1989 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. |
| Intended Audience: |
Researchers |
| Document Type: |
Guides - Non-Classroom |
| Descriptors: |
Elementary Secondary Education; Mathematics Curriculum; Mathematics Education; Mathematics Instruction; Research Needs; Research Opportunities; Research Projects; State of the Art Reviews |
| ISBN: |
978-0-87353-269-3 |
| Abstract: |
This monograph is one of a series. The purpose of this monograph is to give an overview of the research agenda project by providing the context and background within which it took place. Chapters included are: (1) "The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Agenda Project" (outlining the background and implementation of the project); (2) "Revolution, Reform, and Research in Mathematics Education" (describing the social and intellectual context of the project); (3) "The State of Research in Mathematics Education" (summarizing the historical development and implications of mathematics education research); (4) "Two Underlying Themes" (presenting the nature of mathematical knowledge and mathematics instruction); (5) "Further Opportunities for Research" (including curriculum, social contexts, cross-cultural research, affective issues, equity issues, teacher education, and evaluation); and (6) "The Agenda Process" (discussing the setting, implementing, and evolution of a research agenda). Tables of contents from monographs of proceedings are appended. (YP) |
| Entry Date: |
1990 |
| Accession Number: |
ED309951 |
| Database: |
ERIC |