The work of providers of professional development for teachers of mathematics: Two case studies of experienced practitioners

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 227-249

  Even, Ruhama ^a   Robinson, Naomi ^a   Carmeli, Miriam ^a  

^a WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE   (Israel)

Author keywords

Ability grouping; Heterogeneous classes; In service teacher education; Professional development for teachers

Indexed keywords

EID: 18844432170     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:IJMA.0000016850.25593.49     Document Type: Article

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