This book will introduce the history and practices of mathematics education in Korea. How it has been influenced from Japan, America, and other countries, and has developed into the unique Korean style of mathematics education. The editors have planned to include most of the topics researchers outside Korea want to know mathematics education in Korea.

Contents:Part 1:History of Mathematics Curriculum in KoreaCurrent National Mathematics CurriculumCurrent Elementary Mathematics TextbooksIssues, Trends, and Future Directions in Research on Mathematics Curriculum in KoreaFuture Directions for the Mathematics TextbooksPart 2:Reform-Based Instruction in Korea: Looking Over Its Promises to Discover Its SuccessesEffects of Learner-Centered Instruction on Learners' Reasoning Ability: Focus on Third-Grade DivisionTeaching and Learning Practices in Mathematics Classrooms: Focused on GeometryTeaching and Learning Practices in Mathematics Classrooms: Focus on StatisticsTeaching and Learning Practices in Mathematics Classrooms: Focused on Problem SolvingPart 3:Assessments Administrated by the Schools, by Office of Education, and by NationAssessment in Korean Mathematics ClassroomMathematics Test in the CSAT

Mangoo Park