References (not in APA order) 1. About Problem Solving Perspective on Curriculum Hiebert, J. Carpenter, T. P., Fennema, E., Fuson, K., Human, P., Murray, H. et al., (1996). Problem Solving as a basis for reform in curriculum and instruction: The cases of mathematics. Educational Researcher, 25(4), 12-21. Prawat, R. (1997). Problematizing Dewey’s view of problem solving: A reply to Hiebert et al. Educational Researcher, 26(2), 19-21. Smith, J. P. (1997). Problem with problematizing mathematics: A reply to Hiebert et al. Educational Researcher, 26(2), 22-24. Hiebert, J. Carpenter, T. P., Fennema, E., Fuson, K., Human, P., Murray, H. et al., (1997). Making mathematics problematic: A rejoinder to Prawat and Smith. Educational Researcher, 26(2), 24-26. Goldenberg, E. P., & Walter, M. I. (2003). Problem posing as a tool for teaching mathematics. In H. Schoen (Ed.) Teaching Mathematics through Problem Solving: Grades 6-12. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (pp. 69-84). 2. About International Perspectives on Curriculum Cai, J. & Moyer, J. (2008). Developing algebraic thinking in earlier grades: Some insights from international comparative studies. In C. E. Greenes, & R. Rubenstein (Eds.) Algebra and algebraic thinking in school mathematics (NCTM 70th year book). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mayer, R. E., Sims, V., & Tajika, H. (1995). A comparison of how textbooks teach mathematical problem solving in Japan and the United States. American Educational Research Journal, 32, 443-460. Schmidt, W. H., Wang, H. C., & McKnight, C. C. (2005). Curriculum coherence: An examination of US mathematics and science content standards from an international perspective. Curriculum Studies, 37, 525-559. 3. About National and State Standards & Curriculum National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2009). Guiding principles for mathematics curriculum and assessment. Retrieved from June 22, 2009 http://www.nctm.org/standards/content.aspx?id=23273. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2006). Curriculum focal points for prekindergarten through grade 8 mathematics: A quest for coherence. Reston, VA: Author. (grades 5-8) Nebraska Math Standards (2009) – Grades 5-8 4. Others Ferrini-Mundy, J. Burrill, G., & Schmidt, W. H. (2007). Building teacher capacity for implementing curricula coherence: Mathematics teacher professional development task. Journal of Mathematical Teacher Education, 10, 311-324.