Everybody counts : a report to the nation on the future of mathematics education / / Mathematical Sciences Education Board [and] Board on Mathematical Sciences Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in the Year 2000, National Research Council

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910973282003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1989
• ISBN: 9786610214792; 9780309185523; 0309185521; 9781280214790; 1280214791; 9780309595841; 0309595843; 9780585002019; 0585002010
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (128 p.)
• Disciplina: 510/.7/1073
• Soggetti: Mathematics - Study and teaching - United States; Mathematical readiness
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Everybody Counts -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Everybody Counts -- Opportunity… Tapping the Power of Mathematics -- CONTEXT FOR CHANGE -- MATHEMATICS FOR TOMORROW -- A PUMP, NOT A FILTER -- MATHEMATICS PIPELINE -- NUMERACY -- ATTITUDES -- GOALS -- STUDENTS AT RISK -- Human Resources… Investing in Intellectual Capital -- INTENDED MATHEMATICS MAJORS OF TOP HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS -- SHIFTING STUDENT INTERESTS -- DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS -- MINORITIES -- WOMEN -- DISTRIBUTION OF PH.D. DEGREES -- DISABLED PERSONS -- GRADUATE STUDENTS -- DECLINE IN MATHEMATICS PH.D.'S -- SUPPLY AND DEMAND -- BACHELOR'S DEGREES -- EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE -- Mathematics… ; Searching for Patterns -- OUR INVISIBLE CULTURE -- FROM ABSTRACTION TO APPLICATION -- COMPUTERS -- THE MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY -- UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS -- Curriculum… Developing Mathematical Power -- PHILOSOPHY -- STANDARDS -- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- SECONDARY EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION -- Teaching… Learning through Involvement -- UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS -- LEARNING MATHEMATICS -- ENGAGING STUDENTS -- IMPACT OF COMPUTERS -- EDUCATION OF TEACHERS -- RESOURCES -- ASSESSMENT -- Change… Mobilizing for Curricular Reform -- CHALLENGES -- COUNTERPRODUCTIVE BELIEFS -- THE AMERICAN WAY -- MODERN MATHEMATICS -- LESSONS FROM THE PAST -- TRANSITIONS -- Action… Moving into the 21st Century -- NATIONAL GOALS -- REACHING CONSENSUS -- NATIONAL STRATEGY -- SUPPORT STRUCTURES -- LEADERSHIP -- TAKING ACTION -- References -- References… Documenting the Challenge -- NOTES -- Opportunity -- Human Resources -- Mathematics -- Curriculum -- Teaching -- Change -- Action -- SOURCES -- Bibliography -- Credits For Everybody Counts.
• Sommario/riassunto: Mathematics is the key to opportunity. No longer only the language of science, mathematics is now essential to business, finance, health, and defense. Yet because of the lack of mathematical literacy, many students are not prepared for tomorrow's jobs. Everybody Counts suggests solutions. Written for everyone concerned about our children's education, this book discusses why students in this country do not perform well in mathematics and outlines a comprehensive plan for revitalizing mathematics education in America, from kindergarten through college. single copy, $8.95; 2-9 copies, $7.50 each; 10 or more copies, $6.95 each (no other discounts apply)