This special report uses video interviews and other Web-based media to tell the story of America's decades-long struggle with improving our students' proficiency in math. It looks at international comparisons of student performance in math, and (here in the U.S.) at teacher preparation, the value of technology to math learning, and the importance of quantitative literacy as a foundation not only for work in science and technology, but also for a future as a problem-solver and an engaged citizen in today's world.
The Middle School Portal is built specifically for middle school math and science teachers. Improve your content knowledge, more effectively integrate technology, connect to just in time teaching ideas, and search or browse by subject lists based on the national math and science education standards.
Texas Instruments has partnered with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to develop activities related to the show. We have developed our own materials. We welcome comments, suggestions, and contirubitons to these pages. Send them to the project director, Rick Durrett (rtd1(at)cornell.edu)