Aptitude Revisited: Rethinking Math and Science Education for America's Next Century - Hardcover

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9780801851438: Aptitude Revisited: Rethinking Math and Science Education for America's Next Century
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0801851432 ISBN 13: 9780801851438
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This study argues that American students are receiving a mediocre education in mathematics and science, especially students from disadvantaged groups - the poor, ethnic minorities and young women. The author challenges the conventional view that only a minority are capable of mastering these subjects, and reviews studies, data and programmes to identify the causes of educational problems, as well as possible solutions. This educational discrepancy is seen as causing not just an inadequately trained workforce, but also a widening gap between the haves and have nots in society.

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About the Author

David E. Drew is professor of education and executive management at the Claremont Graduate School, where he also directs the Education Program. His previous books include 'Science Development: An Evaluation Study' and 'Strengthening Academic Science'.

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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0801851432
ISBN 13 
9780801851438
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
296