Under-achievement and Pedagogy: Experimental Reforms in the Teaching of Mathematics Using Continental Approaches in Schools in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Luxton, R. G.; Last, Graham

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ERIC Number: EJ576249

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Publication Date: 1998

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Under-achievement and Pedagogy: Experimental Reforms in the Teaching of Mathematics Using Continental Approaches in Schools in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Luxton, R. G.; Last, Graham

Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, v17 n1 p1-11 Mar 1998

Presents reform efforts aiming to combat underachievement in mathematics through the introduction of successful Continental pedagogy into the teaching of number concepts. Discusses the pedagogy and its introduction into the Borough's schools. Addresses some criticisms that have been leveled at the reforms. (ASK)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Germany; Switzerland

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