Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765649
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Aug
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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Selecting High-Quality Mathematics Textbooks
Tarr, James E.; Reys, Barbara J.; Barker, David D.; Billstein, Rick
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v12 n1 p50-54 Aug 2006
This article provided a general framework for reviewing mathematics textbooks, including a set of quality considerations organized around three key dimensions--Mathematics Content Emphasis, Instructional Focus, and Teacher Support. The quality considerations are intended to stimulate discussion of issues surrounding textbook selection. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Textbooks, Textbook Selection, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Secondary School Mathematics
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Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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