Eastern European Mathematics Education in the Decades of Change

Alexander Karp is a professor of mathematics education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics education from Herzen Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg, Russia, and also holds a degree from the same university in history and education. Currently, his scholarly interests span several areas, including the history of mathematics education, gifted education, mathematics teacher education, and mathematical problem solving. He served as  the managing editor of the International Journal for the History of Mathematics Education and is the author or editor of over one hundred publications, including over thirty books.

“The book Eastern European Mathematics Education in the Decades of Change (Karp, 2020) is absolutely packed full of information. Developments are given in detail … . What I most enjoyed, and I think any reader would, is the flowing narrative that identifies similarities and differences and identifies points of potential further research, and, in certain cases, possible future turmoil and, of course, reforms. All of this is presented in a highly erudite, easily readable, rich tapestry … .” (Snezana Lawrence, Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 116 (2), 2024)“Such transparency presents the book as a valuable resource for other communities that strive to improve their educational systems. The volume is vibrant with references to official government documents that further support its high validity. … Another area of research could include the students and their responses to diverse learning methods offered.” (Andrzej Sokolowski, MAA Reviews, December 26, 2021)

• Introduction: A Time of Changes: What Is Its Interest to Mathematics Educators?.- Chapter 1: Mathematics Education in the Czech Republic since 1989.- Chapter 2: Mathematics Education in Eastern Germany since 1990.- Chapter 3: Mathematics Education in Estonia since 1991.- Chapter 4: Mathematics Education in Hungary since 1989.- Chapter 5: Mathematics Education in Poland since 1989.- Chapter 6: Mathematics Education in Russia since 1991.- Chapter 7: Mathematics Education in Ukraine since 1991. Conclusion: Trends and Outcomes.