Call for Math User Perspectives on Modernizing Mathematics Education

The roles of the mathematical sciences in science, engineering, and medical research as well as in the broader economy continue to expand. A student’s mathematical education in Grades 9-14 can help advance their future goals for daily life, education, and career, or this experience can pose a significant obstacle to their progress. The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine have convened a committee to conduct a consensus study on mathematical sciences education in Grades 9-14. The committee’s report will address how U.S. mathematics education for Grades 9-14 could be modernized to reflect the evolving role of the mathematical sciences and to provide all students with the mathematical tools to pursue their future goals. For the purposes of this call, Grades 13-14 refer to the first two years of postsecondary education, regardless of institution (including, but not limited to: community colleges, dual-enrollment, technical and workforce education programs, four-year institutions). To read the full project description, please navigate to the project webpage.

Please respond to any questions that are most relevant to your expertise and interest.

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1. Name

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3. Affiliation

4. Field

5. What mathematical skills do you use most often in your current job?

6. What mathematical skills do you think will be most important for students who will enter your field in the near future?

7. Are there important features of mathematical thinking that current educational discussions overlook or underemphasize?

8. How should advances in computation, software, artificial intelligence (current and future models), or other emerging technologies influence mathematics education in Grades 9–14?

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