Learning Policy : When State Education Reform

Argues for the reform of mathematics education based on a nine-year study of a California program, which shows the affect of policy changes and professional development upon students and teachers.

David K. Cohen is John Dewey Professor of Education and professor of public policy at the University of Michigan.

Preface

vii

List of Abbreviations

xi

Policy, Teaching, and Learning

1

(12)

The New New Math in California

13

(18)

Learning About Reform

31

(26)

Teachers' Ideas and Practices

57

(30)

Teachers' Opportunities to Learn and Classroom Practice

87

(40)

Learning and Policy

127

(26)

Missed Opportunities

153

(30)

Policy and Learning

183

(8)

Appendix

191

(14)

Notes

205

(8)

References

213

(8)

Index

221

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Learning Policy : When State Education Reform Works

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