National Mathematics Advisory Panel
Headline: Creates National Panel to Improve Mathematics Education for Students
What it does: The Department of Education must establish a National Mathematics Advisory Panel, and federal agencies must provide assistance and information to the Panel when requested.
- Preliminary report due Jan 31, 2007; final report due Feb 28, 2008.
- May change classroom instruction, teacher training, and math curricula nationwide.
- Federal agencies and state officials must provide data and expert advice when asked.
Summary
This order creates a National Mathematics Advisory Panel inside the Department of Education to improve U.S. students' math knowledge and performance. The Panel will advise the President and Education Secretary on research-based teaching methods, standards, assessments, teacher training, and curriculum design.
Students, teachers, school systems, and state and local education officials are affected because the Panel's recommendations may shape classroom practice and teacher preparation. The Panel must deliver a preliminary report by January 31, 2007 and a final report by February 28, 2008.
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