Editorial CONTENTS
Volume 2, Issue 1
WELCOME to the second issue of Better, which focuses on mathematics.
Everyone agrees that math is a critical subject for all school children. But how can teachers
4–5 What works in teaching math
best ensure that all students reach their full potential? Although there is a good deal of
Robert Slavin
evidence on what works (and what doesn’t) in elementary, middle, and high schools, it is not
always easy to fi nd this information.
6–7 The importance of the early years
This magazine is intended to give educators access to research on a particular subject. The
Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama
last edition focused on reading, and so it seemed appropriate that this time the focus should
be on math. We are very pleased to have contributions from some of the world’s leading
8–9 Building mathematics skills
researchers on the subject, and we hope that their articles will not only prove interesting to
you, but also help you make informed decisions.
Chris Kyriacou
Better was created by the Institute for Effective Education at the University of York, and by the
Center for Research and Reform in Education at the Johns Hopkins University. We are delighted
10–11 Which instructional methods
that the fi rst edition of the magazine received very positive feedback, and we hope you will feel
are most effective for math?
the same way about this one. Of course, if you have any comments please do let us know!
James Hiebert and Douglas Grouws
Robert Slavin
12–13 Understanding math learning
Editor-in-Chief Celia Hoyles
Director of the Institute for Effective Education
Director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education 14–15 Depth Of Knowledge
Norman Lott Webb
Better: Evidence-based Education is published three times a year by the Institute for Effective
Education, University of York, Heslington, YORK YO10 5DD ©IEE 2009
16–17 Supporting sense making:
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Thinking mathematically
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Megan Franke
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18–19 Bowland math:
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turning theory into practice
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Quentin Thompson
Doug Grouws James Hiebert 20–21 Effectively using
Research Professor and William T The Robert J Barkley Professor
technology in education
Kemper Fellow at the University of of Education at the University of
Missouri. Delaware.
Steven Ross and Deborah Lowther
22–23 Washington Corner
Lauren Gibbs
Celia Hoyles Chris Kyriacou
Professor of Mathematics Education Reader in Educational Psychology
24–25 Evidence in the news
at the Institute of Education, at the University of York
University of London. From 2004– Department of Educational Studies,
2007 was the UK Government’s and co-director of the Mathematics 26–27 Latest research
Chief Adviser for Mathematics. Education Review Group, UK.
Norman Lott Webb Steven Ross
An emeritus research scientist at Professor and Senior Research
the Wisconsin Center for Education Scientist at the Center for Research We are part of
Research at the University of and Reform in Education at the
Wisconsin-Madison. Johns Hopkins University.
a movement.
Megan Franke Quentin Thompson
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Doug Clements & Julie Sarama Lauren Gibbs
Douglas H Clements is SUNY Senior Federal Policy Analyst at the
Distinguished Professor and Julie Center for Research and Reform
Sarama Associate Professor of Learning in Education at the Johns Hopkins
and Instruction at the University at University.
Buffalo, State University of New York.
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