International Comparative Studies in Mathematics


Book Description

It argues that the main purpose of educational research is to improve student learning, and that international comparative studies are no exception.



















Mathematics Education in Different Cultural Traditions- A Comparative Study of East Asia and the West


Book Description

The idea of the ICMI Study 13 is outlined as follows: Education in any social environment is influenced in many ways by the traditions of these environments. This study brings together leading experts to research and report on mathematics education in a global context. Mathematics education faces a split phenomenon of difference and correspondence. A study attempting a comparison between mathematics education in different traditions will be helpful to understanding this phenomenon.