Mathematics Programs A Guide to Evaluation [Paperback]

This volume enables teachers and administrators to design, organize and conduct useful evaluations of their school mathematics programmes -- without the need to use complicated statistical procedures or research techniques. The authors demonstrate the relevance of an evaluation to any mathematics programme and provide numerous applications of the results.This volume enables teachers and administrators to design, organize and conduct useful evaluations of their school mathematics programmes -- without the need to use complicated statistical procedures or research techniques. The authors demonstrate the relevance of an evaluation to any mathematics programme and provide numerous applications of the results.Introduction
Vignette One
Problem Solving Instruction
Vignette Two
Student Placement
Evaluating the Transition from Arithmetic to Algebra
Vignette Three
Manipulative Resources for Instruction
Vignette Four
Materials for Teaching Statistics
Vignette Five
Assessing the Effectiveness of Feedback to Students
Vignette Six
Planning for Professional Growth
Conclusion