Mathematics

American students must learn more complex mathematics subjects than ever before. The Learning First Alliance calls for students to complete a challenging mathematics curriculum that includes deep mastery of the core concepts of Algebra and Geometry by the end of 9th grade. Reaching this goal will require significant improvements in curriculum, assessment, and teacher professional development as well as sound and convincing research to inform future efforts. It will also require increased levels of public support for a challenging mathematics curriculum.

Alliance Publications on Mathematics

The Alliance mathematics publication Every Child Mathematically Proficient provides an action plan for improving teaching and learning in mathematics.

Mathematics Success Stories on Public School Insights (2008)

This new Learning First Alliance website offers accounts of what is working in public schools and districts across the country. Click here for stories about schools and districts that are boosting their students' math achievement.

Additional Resources

Figure This!

Figure This! is a web-based initiative for students, families, and teachers that demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students. Figure This! is a joint project of the Learning First Alliance, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Widmeyer Communications.

Statement by the Learning First Alliance on the TIMSS-R Benchmarking Study

This statement by Alliance leaders calls on educators and policymakers to increase their support and investment in strong math instruction.