Mathematics Education Programs That Work. A Collection of Proven Exemplary Educational Programs and Practices in the National Diffusion Network

摘要

The catalog contains descriptions of the exemplary mathematics education programs in the National Diffusion Network (NDN). These programs are available to school systems or other educational institutions for implementation in their classrooms. The National Diffusion Network is dedicated to helping local districts, intermediate service agencies, state departments of education, and postsecondary institutions in their continuing efforts to improve educational opportunities and achievement for all. To promote the transfer of successful programs from the development sites, the Department of Education supports the National Diffusion Network. The NDN operates through three kinds of projects--Developer Demonstrators, Dissemination Processes, and Facilitators. Developer Demonstrators are exemplary projects that provide training, materials, and technical assistance to those who adopt their programs. The Dissemination Processes constitute the other category of exemplary programs. They provide information, instructional materials and services about specific content areas, or professional development based on needs assessments. NDN Facilitators (one in every state) are the principal links between Developer Demonstrators and those seeking new programs. Facilitators help to identify suitable NDN programs and assist with training and installation. The primary function of the NDN is to disseminate information about approved programs so that an educational agency with special needs may choose from an array of programs a particular one that meets the agency's needs, philosophy and resources. Contents: Descriptions of Funded Mathematics Programs; Descriptions of Nonfunded Mathematics Programs; Facilitators.