Math Curriculum

1. List of relevant professional organizations, with URLs:blications/textbook/algebra/report/browse.htm

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

2. Literature containing meta-studies comparing curricula based on quality of content coverage, best practice recommendations, alignment with state or federal standards:

1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum

Free Download of "Curriculum Focal Points" for Kindergarten through grade 8 mathematics

(See below for PDF of grades 6-8 NCTM recommendations)

AAAS Project 2061 Curriculum Review

3. Literature assessing curricular effectiveness (in terms of student outcomes):

Studies of College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) Program Outcomes

AAAS Project 2061 Curriculum Review

4. Textbook adoption recommendations of relevant professional organizations

• College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM): (Rated exemplary by 1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum )

• Cognitive Tutor (Carnegie Learning): (Rated exemplary by 1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum )

• Connected Mathematics: (Rated exemplary by 1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum )

• Everyday Mathematics: (Rated promising by 1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum )

• University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (Rated promising by 1999 US Dept of Ed Expert Panel on Mathematics Curriculum )

• Link to McGraw Hill UCSMP books
• See below for PDF of order form for evaluation reports / dissertations on the curriculum

5. Copy policy position statements from professional organizations regarding relevant professional standards and curricular standards.

6. Links to state and national standards in content area.

7. Reviews/comparisons of units/chapters addressing similar topics.