TY - BOOK ED - New Zealand. TI - In time for the future: a comparative study of mathematics and science education T2 - Education evaluation reports SN - 0478111606 (pbk.) U1 - 372.7044 PY - 2000/// CY - [Wellington, N.Z] PB - Education Review Office KW - Third International Mathematics and Science Study KW - Mathematics KW - Study and teaching (Elementary) KW - Korea (South) KW - Singapore KW - Netherlands KW - Ireland KW - New Zealand KW - Science KW - Comparative education N1 - Cover title; "June 2000."; Includes bibliographical references; Related online version available via the Internet N2 - "The purpose of this study was: to provide comparative information on factors affecting mathematics and science education and achievement in Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Ireland and New Zealand; to identify areas of research and/or evaluation that would provide information for decision makers responsible for setting national goals relating to mathematics and science education. The study focused particularly on education at the primary school level or the equivalent"--P. 2 ER -