The Math Problem in America
April 19, 2007
A Special Report in eSchool News highlights the ongoing scrutiny of how math is taught in U.S. schools. A 17-member National Mathematics Advisory Panel appointed in 2006 by President Bush, has been charged with advising U.S. policy makers and educators on the effectiveness of various approaches to teaching mathematics. Currently, U.S. students were ranked 15th in eighth-grade math skills, and much disagreement exists on the best way to teach students math skills. Carnegie Learning, and technology-based math instruction, is one of the methods being researched. Red more about the future of math education on the eSchool News website.
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