Mathematics Education at Highly Effective Schools That Serve the Poor: Strategies for Change

ISBN-13: 9780805856880 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 248 str.

Richard S. Kitchen; Julie DePree; Sylvia Celedon-Pattichis

Opis

This book presents  research findings about school-level and district-level practices and successful strategies employed in mathematics education by highly effective schools that serve high-poverty communities. It includes both the theory and practic

Spis treści

Contents: W. Secada, Foreword. Preface. An Overview of Schooling in High Poverty Communities. Introduction to the Participating Highly Effective Schools. High Expectations and Sustained Support for Academic Excellence. YES College Preparatory School Case Study. Challenging Mathematical Content and High Level Instruction. Emerald Middle School Case Study. The Importance of Building Relationships. The Young Women’s Leadership School Case Study. Looking Back and Some Recommendations for Further Research. Appendix A: Research Methods. Appendix B: Classroom Observation Instrument. Appendix C: Summary of Classroom Ratings. Appendix D: Participating Schools’ Self-Reported Data on High-Achievement.

O autorze

Richard S. Kitchen, Julie DePree, Sylvia Celed¢n-Pattichis, Jonathan Brinkenhoff