Session 1: Research Informed Views of Mathematics Literacy

US Department of Education

US DOE website

Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel (2008)

Full Report (120 Pages): Full Report PDF

Highlights of the report (2 pages): Fact sheet PDF
A two-page summary of findings (for parents): Parental Summary PDF

Doing What Works
Practical Tools for turning research into improvements in classroom instruction
"Doing What Works" Main Page
Focus Areas: Data-driven improvement, quality teaching, literacy, math & science, comprehensive support, and early childhood.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Overview of NAEP

New Jersey Department of Education

NJ DOE website

Professional Standard from NJ Statute
Professional Standards (36 pages): Standards PDF

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM website

NCTM's Response to the National Math Panel

• Streamlining the Curriculum 
• Factors That Boost Mathematical Achievement 
• The Importance of Effective Teachers 
• Research and Teachers' Judgment Should Influence Instruction 
• Improving NAEP and State Assessments 
• Building Research Capacity

ASCD

ascd.org website
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 160,000 members in 148 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas––superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.