"Mathematics Education in the U.S. provides a quick reference to the data points and trends that best describe U. S. mathematics education pre-school through undergraduate studies. In addition, this fact book provides a look at recommendations for statistical education and the present data showing its integration into the curriculum."

John Dossey 

Prepared for the Eleventh International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11), this document brings together the latest information about mathematics education in the United States as of early 2008. This report updates the version prepared in 2004 for ICME-10.

• Provides general information about education in the United States
• Describes the three kinds of curriculum identified in international mathematics studies (intended, implemented, and attained)
• Explores programs for special populations of students
• Supplies information about mathematics teacher education and doctoral programs in mathematics education
• Lists professional organizations, textbook publishers, and a bibliography

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Preface