Eight methods to evaluate and support reform in the secondary-level mathematics classroom

An evaluation plan using eight methods-teacher demographic/attitude/behaviour questionnaire, focus groups, content knowledge work sample analysis, reaching logs, videotapes of classrooms, accomplishments and presentations, and action research thesis development-has been effective in assessing a complex project. ''Using Computer Visualization in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (Viz-Math),'' a National Science Foundation-funded master's degree program, has been both intensive and extensive in enhancing teachers' mathematics content; in implementing classroom-reformed pedagogy, curriculum, and technology; in requiring classroom research; and in training teachers as change agents. The evaluation methods explored the project's goals in multiple ways to provide a triangulation of findings.