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Improving Mathematics Teaching

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Hiebert, James; Stigler, James W. – Educational Leadership, 2004

International comparisons are made to improve mathematics teaching in United States. In 1995, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) examined national samples of 8th grade mathematics lessons from Germany, Japan and United States.

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 8, Mathematics Instruction, Comparative Education

Satellite Teleconferencing between Massachusetts and Germany.

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LeBaron, John; Warshawsky, Rebecca – Educational Leadership, 1991

In June 1989, eighth graders in 3 Massachusetts schools participated in a live, 2-way, 90-minute video teleconference with students in Karlsruhe, Germany, as part of a multiorganization partnership called KITES (Kids Interactive Telecommunications Experience by Satellite). Although environmental sciences was the official topic, students also…

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards