Publisher's Synopsis
Determining what is happening in mathematics education in a country as large and complex as the United States is difficult-even for those who are familiar with U.S. education. To promote and extend understanding, this report-
- Gives general information about education in the United States
- describes the intended, implemented, and attained curricula in school mathematics
- surveys the emergence of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
- examines U.S. participation in international studies of mathematics achievement; and
- previews the Evey Student Succeeds Act, the new federal education law passed by the U.S. Congress at the end of 2015