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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the Deputy Secretary;
Amended Notice of Opportunity To
Participate in a National Math Panel
Forum
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of the Deputy Secretary.
ACTION: Amended notice of opportunity
to participate in a National Math Panel
Forum to help improve the teaching and
learning of mathematics based on the
findings and recommendations of the
National Mathematics Advisory Panel’s
final report.
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SUMMARY: On July 18, 2008, the Deputy
Secretary published in the Federal
Register (FR Doc E8–16423, Volume 73,
Number 139) soliciting participation in
the National Math Panel Forum. This
notice amends the July 18 notice by
extending the registration period from
Friday, August 8, to Friday, August 29,
and republishes the entire notice to read
as follows:
For students to compete in the 21stcentury global economy, knowledge of
and proficiency in mathematics are
critical. Today’s high school graduates
need to have solid mathematics skills—
whether they are headed to college or to
the workforce. To help ensure our
nation’s future competitiveness and
economic viability, President George W.
Bush created the National Mathematics
Advisory Panel (National Math Panel) in
April 2006. The Panel was charged with
reviewing the best available scientific
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Registration to participate in and
attend the Forum will open on July 16,
2008, and close on Friday, August 29,
2008.
Forum Dates:
Monday, October 6, 2008—Evening
Reception—(Times to be determined).
Tuesday, October 7, 2008—Forum
—(Times to be determined).
Location: Washington, DC, area. (The
National Math Panel Web site, https://
www.ed.gov/MathPanel, will be updated
when the exact location and times have
been set for the Forum. Those who
expressed interest in participating will
be notified of the update).
Registration Process: Interested
organizations and parties should
complete an online registration form.
The registration form is located at:
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel and will
be available at the start of registration on
July 16, 2008. Correspondence should
be sent via e-mail or fax to:
National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida
Eblinger Kelley, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S.
Department of Education, E-mail:
NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, FAX:
202–205–9133; or
c/o William McCallum, Chair,
Conference Board of Mathematics
Sciences, E-mail:
wmc@math.arizona.edu.
DATES:
AGENCY:
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evidence and making recommendations
on improving mathematics education
with a focus on readiness for and
success in algebra and mathematics
education in grades K–8.
The National Math Panel’s final
report, Foundations for Success: Report
of the National Mathematics Advisory
Panel, was issued on March 13, 2008.
The report contains 45 findings and
recommendations on numerous topics,
including curricular content, learning
processes, instructional practices and
materials, teachers, assessments, and
future research priorities.
In response to a National Math Panel
recommendation, the U.S. Department
of Education, in partnership with the
Conference Board of Mathematical
Sciences, is hosting a National Math
Panel Forum (Forum) to bring together
various organizations and other
interested parties to discuss ways to
engage their members or constituents in
discussions about the National Math
Panel’s findings and recommendations
and how the organizations and parties
can collaborate and coordinate efforts to
use the findings to improve
mathematics education in the United
States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On March 13, 2008, the National Math
Panel presented its final report to the
President and the Secretary of
Education. During the course of two
years, expert panelists, including a
number of leading mathematicians,
cognitive psychologists, and educators,
reviewed more than 16,000 research
publications and policy reports and
received public testimony from 110
individuals. In addition, the Panel
reviewed commentary from 160
organizations and individuals, and
analyzed survey results from 743 active
teachers of algebra before preparing the
final report with policy advice on how
to improve mathematics achievement
for all students in the United States.
The National Math Panel’s final report
calls on the nation to improve the
‘‘delivery system in mathematics
education—the system that translates
mathematical knowledge into value and
ability for the next generation.’’
Furthermore, the report states:
‘‘Positive results can be achieved in a
reasonable time at accessible cost, but a
consistent, wise, community-wide effort will
be required. Education in the United States
has many participants in many locales—
teachers, students, and parents; state school
officers, school board members,
superintendents, and principals; curriculum
developers, textbook writers, and textbook
editors; those who develop assessment tools;
those who prepare teachers and help them to
continue their development; those who carry
out relevant research; association leaders and
government officials at the federal, state, and
local levels. All carry responsibilities. All can
be important to success.
‘‘The network of these many participants is
linked through interacting national
associations. A coordinated national
approach toward improved mathematics
education will require an annual forum of
their leaders for at least a decade. The Panel
recommends that the U.S. Secretary of
Education take the lead in convening the
forum initially, charge it to organize in a way
that will sustain an effective effort, and
request a brief annual report on the mutual
agenda adopted for the year ahead.’’
To read the National Math Panel’s
final report and Reports of the Task
Groups and Subcommittees please visit:
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel.
Goals of the Forum
To answer the National Math Panel’s
call to build a sustained effort to
improve mathematics education, the
U.S. Department of Education and the
Conference Board of Mathematical
Sciences are requesting educational,
scholarly, business, and community
organizations and other interested
parties to participate in a Forum with
the goal of creating a network or
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networks committed to taking steps for
the years to come to improve
mathematics education, using the
findings and recommendations of the
National Mathematics Advisory Panel as
a platform for action.
The long-term goal of this effort is to
improve the teaching and learning of
mathematics in order to prepare our
students to succeed in algebra and
higher-level mathematics by addressing
the National Math Panel’s evidencebased findings and recommendations.
The ultimate goal is to ensure that U.S.
children have the skills to pursue
careers in mathematics and sciences, as
well as to compete in this increasingly
competitive global economy as informed
citizens.
Forum Focus
The Forum in October will be the first
in a series of forums. Understanding
that the panel’s findings are extensive
and cover many areas, this initial Forum
will focus on four of the seven National
Math Panel recommendation topics.
These topics include the following:
—Teachers and Teacher Education
—Learning Processes
—Instructional Materials
—Research Policies and Mechanisms
Other topics, including Curricular
Content, Instructional Practices, and
Assessment, may also be discussed
during the Forum and will be addressed
in future forums.
Individuals who will need
accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the forum (e.g., interpreting
services, assistance listening devices, or
materials in alternative format) should
notify Ida Kelley at (202) 401–6143 or
Ida.Kelley@ed.gov no later than Friday,
September 12, 2008. We will attempt to
meet requests for accommodations after
this date but cannot guarantee their
availability. The forum site is accessible
to individuals with disabilities.
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of Federal Regulations is available on GPO
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index.html.
Raymond Simon,
Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of
Education.
[FR Doc. E8–18345 Filed 8–7–08; 8:45 am]
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All interested organizations and
parties committed to improving the
teaching and learning of mathematics in
this country are encouraged to
participate in the Forum. Participants
will be asked to complete online
registration materials that address the
following:
—A description of the specific steps or
actions the organization or party is
planning, or will plan, to take,
building on the platform of the
National Math Panel’s findings and
recommendations related to the four
topics listed above;
—A brief statement of why the
organization or party is interested in
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participating, along with a description
of the organization’s or party’s
resources to carry out the plan,
including existing programs or efforts
that could support the goals of the
Forum; and
—A commitment to send a team of 2–
4 individuals to the Forum.
Organizations that seek to participate
in the Forum should submit their
registration, by August 29, 2008, at
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida
Eblinger Kelley, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S.
Department of Education, E-mail:
NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, Phone:
202–401–6143, FAX: 202–205–9133;
or
c/o William McCallum, Conference
Board of Mathematical Sciences,
E-mail: wmc@math.arizona.edu.
Electronic Access to This Document:
You may view this document, as well as
all other documents of this Department
published in the Federal Register, in
text or Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) on the Internet at the
following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/
fedregister/.
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Acrobat Reader, which is available free
at this site. If you have questions about
using PDF, call the U.S. Government
Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1–888–
293–6498; or in the Washington, DC,
area at (202) 512–1530.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the Deputy Secretary; Amended Notice of Opportunity To
Participate in a National Math Panel Forum
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Deputy Secretary.
ACTION: Amended notice of opportunity to participate in a National Math
Panel Forum to help improve the teaching and learning of mathematics
based on the findings and recommendations of the National Mathematics
Advisory Panel's final report.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: On July 18, 2008, the Deputy Secretary published in the
Federal Register (FR Doc E8-16423, Volume 73, Number 139) soliciting
participation in the National Math Panel Forum. This notice amends the
July 18 notice by extending the registration period from Friday, August
8, to Friday, August 29, and republishes the entire notice to read as
follows:
For students to compete in the 21st-century global economy,
knowledge of and proficiency in mathematics are critical. Today's high
school graduates need to have solid mathematics skills--whether they
are headed to college or to the workforce. To help ensure our nation's
future competitiveness and economic viability, President George W. Bush
created the National Mathematics Advisory Panel (National Math Panel)
in April 2006. The Panel was charged with reviewing the best available
scientific evidence and making recommendations on improving mathematics
education with a focus on readiness for and success in algebra and
mathematics education in grades K-8.
The National Math Panel's final report, Foundations for Success:
Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, was issued on March
13, 2008. The report contains 45 findings and recommendations on
numerous topics, including curricular content, learning processes,
instructional practices and materials, teachers, assessments, and
future research priorities.
In response to a National Math Panel recommendation, the U.S.
Department of Education, in partnership with the Conference Board of
Mathematical Sciences, is hosting a National Math Panel Forum (Forum)
to bring together various organizations and other interested parties to
discuss ways to engage their members or constituents in discussions
about the National Math Panel's findings and recommendations and how
the organizations and parties can collaborate and coordinate efforts to
use the findings to improve mathematics education in the United States.
DATES: Registration to participate in and attend the Forum will open on
July 16, 2008, and close on Friday, August 29, 2008.
Forum Dates:
Monday, October 6, 2008--Evening Reception--(Times to be determined).
Tuesday, October 7, 2008--Forum --(Times to be determined).
Location: Washington, DC, area. (The National Math Panel Web site,
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel, will be updated when the exact location
and times have been set for the Forum. Those who expressed interest in
participating will be notified of the update).
Registration Process: Interested organizations and parties should
complete an online registration form. The registration form is located
at: https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel and will be available at the start of
registration on July 16, 2008. Correspondence should be sent via e-mail
or fax to:
National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida Eblinger Kelley, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S. Department of Education, E-mail:
NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, FAX: 202-205-9133; or
c/o William McCallum, Chair, Conference Board of Mathematics Sciences,
E-mail: wmc@math.arizona.edu.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On March 13, 2008, the National Math Panel presented its final
report to the President and the Secretary of Education. During the
course of two years, expert panelists, including a number of leading
mathematicians, cognitive psychologists, and educators, reviewed more
than 16,000 research publications and policy reports and received
public testimony from 110 individuals. In addition, the Panel reviewed
commentary from 160 organizations and individuals, and analyzed survey
results from 743 active teachers of algebra before preparing the final
report with policy advice on how to improve mathematics achievement for
all students in the United States.
The National Math Panel's final report calls on the nation to
improve the ``delivery system in mathematics education--the system that
translates mathematical knowledge into value and ability for the next
generation.'' Furthermore, the report states:
``Positive results can be achieved in a reasonable time at
accessible cost, but a consistent, wise, community-wide effort will
be required. Education in the United States has many participants in
many locales--teachers, students, and parents; state school
officers, school board members, superintendents, and principals;
curriculum developers, textbook writers, and textbook editors; those
who develop assessment tools; those who prepare teachers and help
them to continue their development; those who carry out relevant
research; association leaders and government officials at the
federal, state, and local levels. All carry responsibilities. All
can be important to success.
``The network of these many participants is linked through
interacting national associations. A coordinated national approach
toward improved mathematics education will require an annual forum
of their leaders for at least a decade. The Panel recommends that
the U.S. Secretary of Education take the lead in convening the forum
initially, charge it to organize in a way that will sustain an
effective effort, and request a brief annual report on the mutual
agenda adopted for the year ahead.''
To read the National Math Panel's final report and Reports of the
Task Groups and Subcommittees please visit: https://www.ed.gov/
MathPanel.
Goals of the Forum
To answer the National Math Panel's call to build a sustained
effort to improve mathematics education, the U.S. Department of
Education and the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences are
requesting educational, scholarly, business, and community
organizations and other interested parties to participate in a Forum
with the goal of creating a network or
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networks committed to taking steps for the years to come to improve
mathematics education, using the findings and recommendations of the
National Mathematics Advisory Panel as a platform for action.
The long-term goal of this effort is to improve the teaching and
learning of mathematics in order to prepare our students to succeed in
algebra and higher-level mathematics by addressing the National Math
Panel's evidence-based findings and recommendations. The ultimate goal
is to ensure that U.S. children have the skills to pursue careers in
mathematics and sciences, as well as to compete in this increasingly
competitive global economy as informed citizens.
Forum Focus
The Forum in October will be the first in a series of forums.
Understanding that the panel's findings are extensive and cover many
areas, this initial Forum will focus on four of the seven National Math
Panel recommendation topics. These topics include the following:
--Teachers and Teacher Education
--Learning Processes
--Instructional Materials
--Research Policies and Mechanisms
Other topics, including Curricular Content, Instructional
Practices, and Assessment, may also be discussed during the Forum and
will be addressed in future forums.
Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the forum (e.g., interpreting services, assistance listening
devices, or materials in alternative format) should notify Ida Kelley
at (202) 401-6143 or Ida.Kelley@ed.gov no later than Friday, September
12, 2008. We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after
this date but cannot guarantee their availability. The forum site is
accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Participation
All interested organizations and parties committed to improving the
teaching and learning of mathematics in this country are encouraged to
participate in the Forum. Participants will be asked to complete online
registration materials that address the following:
--A description of the specific steps or actions the organization or
party is planning, or will plan, to take, building on the platform of
the National Math Panel's findings and recommendations related to the
four topics listed above;
--A brief statement of why the organization or party is interested in
participating, along with a description of the organization's or
party's resources to carry out the plan, including existing programs or
efforts that could support the goals of the Forum; and
--A commitment to send a team of 2-4 individuals to the Forum.
Organizations that seek to participate in the Forum should submit
their registration, by August 29, 2008, at https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida Eblinger Kelley, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S. Department of Education, E-mail:
NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, Phone: 202-401-6143, FAX: 202-205-9133; or
c/o William McCallum, Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences, E-
mail: wmc@math.arizona.edu.
Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document, as
well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the
Internet at the following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/
index.html.
To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available
free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S.
Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1-888-293-6498; or in
the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1530.
Note: The official version of this document is the document
published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal
Regulations is available on GPO Access at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov/
nara/.
Raymond Simon,
Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. E8-18345 Filed 8-7-08; 8:45 am]
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