Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools:

Report of the Content Panel for Mathematics

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Size: 74 pages, 6 x 9

Publication Year:2002

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Committee on Programs for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in American High Schools, National Research Council
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Front Matter	i-ii
1. Introduction	1-4	(skim)
2. Overview of the AP and IB Programs in Mathematics	5-15	(skim)
3. Analysis of AP and IB Curricula and Assessments	16-31	(skim)
4. Teacher Preparation and Professional Development	32-37	(skim)
5. Impact of the AP and IB Programs	38-44	(skim)
6. Recommendations	45-46	(skim)
References	47-50	(skim)
Appendix A: Charge to the Content Panels from the Parent Committee	51-53	(skim)
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Mathematics Content Panel Members	54-55	(skim)
Appendix C: Topical Outline for AP Calculus AB	56-59	(skim)
Appendix D: Topical Outline for AP Calculus BC	60-64	(skim)
Appendix E: Syllabus Details, IB Mathematics HL, Core Calculus Material	65-68	(skim)
Appendix F: Text of a Letter Endorsed by the Governing Boards of the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Concerning Calculus in the Secondary Schools	69-72	(skim)

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NOTES

Main Report:
Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools

Biology Panel Report:
Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools: Report of the Content Panel for Biology

Chemistry Panel Report:
Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools: Report of the Content Panel for Chemistry

Physics Panel Report:
Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools: Report of the Content Panel for Physics

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