"It is rich enough in unpublished scholarly content to interest educational specialists while remaining accessible to a wider readership including mathematicians and scientists but also, hopefully, policymakers." (Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, MAA Reviews, March 8, 2020)
Chapter 1. Introducing transnational synergies in school mathematics and science debates.- Chapter 2. Interrogating equity and excellence.- Chapter 3. Mathematics and science equity of the interwar years.- Chapter 4. The rise and fall of P.S.S.C. physics.- Chapter 5. The ascent of the 'New Mathematics', 1957-1970.- Chapter 6. Repurposing mathematics and science.- Chapter 7. Major overhauls of the education system.- Chapter 8. Unpacking curricula and standards.- Chapter 9. Ramping up accountability.- Chapter 10. Looking back and looking forward.
Roger Openshaw is Professor Emeritus at Massey University, New Zealand.
Margaret Walshaw is Professor Emerita at Massey University, New Zealand.