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is a monograph series published by theNational Science Foundation’s Division of Elementary,Secondary, and Informal Education (ESIE) in conjunctionwith the Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication(REC) to serve those working to better science, mathematics,and technology education in this nation.
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supportseducation reform by communicating lessons that have beenlearned from ESIE projects and activities to others in the fieldwho may use and adapt them to build effective educationalimprovement strategies in their own classrooms and communities. Like the foundation of a schoolhouse, home, or otherplace of learning, the strength of what is above grounddepends on the structural soundness of what lies below.
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will unearth the strategies that enable effectiveeducational improvement at the K–12 level to take place.Welcome to
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examines opportunities and challenges forthose at the front line of mathematics education in elementaryand secondary schools. Designed as a resource for teachers andadministrators who are interested in investigating inquiry-basedmathematics education, this volume serves neither as atextbook nor as the final word on the subject. It is rather a shortintroduction for those beginning the complex and difficult journey of mathematics education reform based on theexperiences of educators working in the inquiry field today.
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