Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education

Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education
ISBN-10
0309039770
ISBN-13
9780309039772
Series
Everybody Counts
Category
Education
Pages
128
Language
English
Published
1989-02-01
Publisher
National Academies Press
Authors
National Research Council, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications

Description

Mathematics is the key to opportunity. No longer only the language of science, mathematics is now essential to business, finance, health, and defense. Yet because of the lack of mathematical literacy, many students are not prepared for tomorrow's jobs. Everybody Counts suggests solutions. Written for everyone concerned about our children's education, this book discusses why students in this country do not perform well in mathematics and outlines a comprehensive plan for revitalizing mathematics education in America, from kindergarten through college. single copy, $8.95; 2-9 copies, $7.50 each; 10 or more copies, $6.95 each (no other discounts apply)

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