Education and Literacy
Breaking the Cycle: An International Comparison of U.S. Mathematics Teacher Preparation
Compares courses taken, experience, and knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy among future elementary and middle school mathematics teachers in sixteen countries. Explores links to student performance and calls for reforms in certification and curricula.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: Africa (Southern) / Botswana;Asia (Southeastern) / Malaysia;Asia (Southeastern) / Thailand;Eurasia / Russia;Europe (Scandinavia) / Norway;Europe (Western) / Switzerland;North America / United States;Europe (Western) / Germany;Europe (Southern) / Spain;Asia (Southeastern) / Singapore;South America (Southwestern) / Chile;Eurasia / Georgia;Europe (Central) / Poland;Asia (Southeastern) / Philippines;Asia (Southwestern) / Oman;Asia (Eastern) / China / Taiwan