The First Five Years of Teaching Mathematics (Firstmath): Concepts, Methods and Strategies for Comparative International Research

1. The FIRSTMATH Study: Concepts, Methods and Strategies for Comparative International Research 2. Methods and Strategies developed in the FIRTSMATH Study 3. Understanding International Contexts of Preparation, Teaching and Learning 4. Design and Development of International Mathematics Assessments for Teacher and Pupils 5. Design and Development of International Context Questionnaires for Teachers and Pupils 6. Design and Development of a Mathematics – Focused Observation Protocol 7. Modelling Pupil and Teacher Interactions as they Pursue Instructional Goals 8. Lessons Learned and Future Directions Appendix A: Sampling Design per Country. Appendix B: Sampling Statistical Development. Appendix C: Psychometrics for the Assessment Instruments. Appendix D: Observation Protocol – Data Cleaning