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National Mathematics Advisory Panel
National Mathematics Advisory
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming meeting of the National
Mathematics Advisory Panel. The notice
also describes the functions of the
Panel. Notice of this meeting is required
by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee act and is intended
to notify the public of their opportunity
to attend.
DATES: Monday, May 22, 2006.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Panel will meet in
Washington, DC, at the National
Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C
Street, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tyrrell Flawn, Executive Director:
National Mathematics Advisory Panel,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20202; telephone (202)
260–8354.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel
is established by Executive Order 13398.
The purpose of this Panel is to foster
greater knowledge of and improved
performance in mathematics among
American students, in order to keep
America competitive, support American
talent and creativity, encourage
innovation throughout the American
economy and help State, local,
territorial, and tribal governments give
the nation’s children and youth the
education they need to succeed.
The Panel will submit to the
President, through the Secretary, a
preliminary report not later than
January 31, 2007, and a final report not
later than February 28, 2008. Both
reports shall, at a minimum, contain
recommendations, based on the best
available scientific evidence, on the
following:
(a) The critical skills and skill
progressions for students to acquire
competence in algebra and readiness for
higher levels of mathematics;
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(b) the role and appropriate design of
standards and assessment in promoting
mathematical competence;
(c) the process by which students of
various abilities and backgrounds learn
mathematics;
(d) instructional practices, programs,
and materials that are effective for
improving mathematics learning;
(e) the training, selection, placement,
and professional development of
teachers of mathematics in order to
enhance students’ learning of
mathematics;
(f) the role and appropriate design of
systems for delivering instruction in
mathematics that combine the different
elements of learning processes,
curricula, instruction, teacher training
and support, and standards,
assessments, and accountability;
(g) needs for research in support of
mathematics education;
(h) ideas for strengthening capabilities
to teach children and youth basic
mathematics, geometry, algebra and
calculus and other mathematical
disciplines;
(i) such other matters relating to
mathematics education as the Panel
deems appropriate; and
(j) such other matters relating to
mathematics education as the Secretary
may require.
The entire Panel will meet for the
duration of the first meeting. The
meeting agenda will include
introduction of all the members and a
background briefing on the operation of
the Panel. In addition, the Panel will
discuss plans for upcoming meetings
and the work of the Panel.
Individuals who will need
accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting
services, assistive listening devices, or
materials in alternative formats) should
notify Tyrrell Flawn at (202) 260–8354
no later than May 12, 2006. We will
attempt to meet requests for
accommodations after this date but
cannot guarantee their availability. The
meeting site is accessible to individuals
with disabilities.
Individuals interested in attending the
meeting must register in advance
because of limited space issues. Please
contact Tyrrell Flawn at (202) 260–8354
or by e-mail at Tyrrell.Flawn@ed.gov.
Opportunities for public comment are
available through the National Math
Panel Web site at https://www.ed.gov/
about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/
index.html. Records are kept of all Panel
proceedings and are available for public
inspection at the staff office for the
Panel from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Dated: May 3, 2006.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Mathematics Advisory Panel
AGENCY: National Mathematics Advisory Panel, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming meeting of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The notice
also describes the functions of the Panel. Notice of this meeting is
required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee act and
is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend.
DATES: Monday, May 22, 2006.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Panel will meet in Washington, DC, at the National
Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C Street, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tyrrell Flawn, Executive Director:
National Mathematics Advisory Panel, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20202; telephone (202) 260-8354.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel is established by Executive Order
13398. The purpose of this Panel is to foster greater knowledge of and
improved performance in mathematics among American students, in order
to keep America competitive, support American talent and creativity,
encourage innovation throughout the American economy and help State,
local, territorial, and tribal governments give the nation's children
and youth the education they need to succeed.
The Panel will submit to the President, through the Secretary, a
preliminary report not later than January 31, 2007, and a final report
not later than February 28, 2008. Both reports shall, at a minimum,
contain recommendations, based on the best available scientific
evidence, on the following:
(a) The critical skills and skill progressions for students to
acquire competence in algebra and readiness for higher levels of
mathematics;
(b) the role and appropriate design of standards and assessment in
promoting mathematical competence;
(c) the process by which students of various abilities and
backgrounds learn mathematics;
(d) instructional practices, programs, and materials that are
effective for improving mathematics learning;
(e) the training, selection, placement, and professional
development of teachers of mathematics in order to enhance students'
learning of mathematics;
(f) the role and appropriate design of systems for delivering
instruction in mathematics that combine the different elements of
learning processes, curricula, instruction, teacher training and
support, and standards, assessments, and accountability;
(g) needs for research in support of mathematics education;
(h) ideas for strengthening capabilities to teach children and
youth basic mathematics, geometry, algebra and calculus and other
mathematical disciplines;
(i) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the
Panel deems appropriate; and
(j) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the
Secretary may require.
The entire Panel will meet for the duration of the first meeting.
The meeting agenda will include introduction of all the members and a
background briefing on the operation of the Panel. In addition, the
Panel will discuss plans for upcoming meetings and the work of the
Panel.
Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening
devices, or materials in alternative formats) should notify Tyrrell
Flawn at (202) 260-8354 no later than May 12, 2006. We will attempt to
meet requests for accommodations after this date but cannot guarantee
their availability. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in
advance because of limited space issues. Please contact Tyrrell Flawn
at (202) 260-8354 or by e-mail at Tyrrell.Flawn@ed.gov.
Opportunities for public comment are available through the National
Math Panel Web site at https://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/
index.html. Records are kept of all Panel proceedings and are available
for public inspection at the staff office for the Panel from the hours
of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dated: May 3, 2006.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. 06-4303 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am]
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