This report has been reviewed by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC's Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the authors and the NRC in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The content of the review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation in the review of this report:
George Campbell Jr.
President and CEO, NACME, Inc.,
New York, NY
Arthur Eisenkraft
Science Coordinator, Bedford Public Schools, Bedford, NY
Jane D. Gawronski
Superintendent, Escondido Union High School District, Escondido, CA
Cindy Hannon
State Mathematics Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education
Harry Kesten
Professor of Mathematics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Ron Latanision
Chairman, MIT Council on Primary and Secondary Education, Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Douglas H. O'Roark
Mathematics Teacher, Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL
Diane Resek
Professor of Mathematics, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Judah L. Schwartz
Professor of Education, Harvard University, and Emeritus Professor, Engineering Science & Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
While the individuals listed above have provided many constructive comments and suggestions, responsibility for the final content of this report rests solely with the authoring committee and the NRC.