Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States

Abstract This quantitative study examines the impact of a new mathematics curriculum on student achievement in grades 4 and 5 across 11 schools in a New Jersey school district. The research addresses the critical issue of low mathematics performance among elementary students, as evidenced by both statewide and local assessment data. With only 36% of 4th-grade students achieving proficiency nationally (NAEP, 2022) and the district of study showing similar data, this study aims to evaluate the...

Abstract Mathematics education has undergone many different changes over the centuries. Initially focused on rote skills and practice, the primary focus of the curriculum has now shifted to encompass mathematical practices put forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). These eight practices highlight problem-solving skills, mathematical models, open-ended discourse involving numbers and their relationship with operations, and the utilization of different tools and methods to...

Abstract To ensure that our students can compete in a global economy, successful teaching and learning of mathematics must become a priority within our schools. However, schools continue to track or group students by ability, which, in turn, systematically leaves students behind. Detracking will create a school system that provides both equity and excellence in mathematics education. Detracking encompasses more than just minor curriculum or school structure adjustment. Done correctly, detracking...