While the importance of knowledge for effective instruction has long been acknowledged, and the concept and structure of mathematics knowledge for teaching are

How Chinese Teach Mathematics and Improve Teaching builds upon existing studies to examine mathematics classroom instruction in China. It combines contributions

The book has been written by an international group of very activeresearchers and scholars who have a passion for the study of Chinesemathematics education. It

Studies of teachers in the U.S. often document insufficient subject matter knowledge in mathematics. Yet, these studies give few examples of the knowledge teach

This unique book represents another concerted research effort concerning Chinese mathematics education, with contributions from the world's leading scholars and