Roger Openshaw is Professor Emeritus at Massey University, New Zealand. Margaret Walshaw is Professor Emerita at Massey University, New Zealand.

“It is rich enough in unpublished scholarly content to interest educational specialists while remaining accessible to a wider readership including mathematicians and scientists but also, hopefully, policymakers.” (Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, MAA Reviews, March 8, 2020)

• Chapter 1. Introducing transnational synergies in school mathematics and science debates.- Chapter 2. Interrogating equity and excellence.- Chapter 3. Mathematics and science equity of the interwar years.- Chapter 4. The rise and fall of P.S.S.C. physics.- Chapter 5. The ascent of the 'New Mathematics', 1957-1970.- Chapter 6. Repurposing mathematics and science.- Chapter 7. Major overhauls of the education system.- Chapter 8. Unpacking curricula and standards.- Chapter 9. Ramping up accountability.- Chapter 10. Looking back and looking forward.

Roger Openshaw is Professor Emeritus at Massey University, New Zealand. Margaret Walshaw is Professor Emerita at Massey University, New Zealand.

“It is rich enough in unpublished scholarly content to interest educational specialists while remaining accessible to a wider readership including mathematicians and scientists but also, hopefully, policymakers.” (Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, MAA Reviews, March 8, 2020)

• Chapter 1. Introducing transnational synergies in school mathematics and science debates.- Chapter 2. Interrogating equity and excellence.- Chapter 3. Mathematics and science equity of the interwar years.- Chapter 4. The rise and fall of P.S.S.C. physics.- Chapter 5. The ascent of the 'New Mathematics', 1957-1970.- Chapter 6. Repurposing mathematics and science.- Chapter 7. Major overhauls of the education system.- Chapter 8. Unpacking curricula and standards.- Chapter 9. Ramping up accountability.- Chapter 10. Looking back and looking forward.