A clear need exists for substantial improvement in mathematics proficiency in U.S. schools. The RAND Mathematics Study Panel was convened to inform the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement on ways to improve the quality and usability of education research and development (R&D). The panel identified three areas for focused R&D: development of teachers' mathematical knowledge used in teaching; teaching and learning of skills needed for mathematical thinking and problem-solving; and teaching and learning of algebra from kindergarten through the 12th grade.

Author: Panel, RAND Mathematics Study
Author: Loewenberg, Deborah
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Mathematical Proficiency for All Students: Toward a Strategic Research and Development Program in Mathematics Education: Toward a Strategic Research
Pages: 00122 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2002-12-04
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780833033314
Category: Education : Educational Policy & Reform
Category: Education : Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics