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Research Studies The ARC Tri-State Student Achievement Study <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/arc.asp> Summary of a study outlining a comparison of schools using NSF-funded elementary curricula to schools using traditional curricula National Assessment of Educational Progress 2000 <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/naep.asp> Latest national testing shows signficant gains since 1990 Impact of Standards-Based Mathematics Curricula in Massachusetts <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/mass.asp> Excellent study from Journal of Research in Mathematics Education using a quasi-experimental design to show that schools using reform curricula outperformed matched schools Research on "Reform" Curricula <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/nsfevidence .asp> A compilation of evaluation studies published by the NSF-sponsored curriculum projects Traditional and 'Reform' Mathematics <www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=29boaler .h18> A comparison of two English schools shows traditional instruction does not prepare students well for life... or for standardized tests! Teaching Really Does Matter! <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/teachingmat ters.asp> Students learning with hands-on activities outperform their peers. Highlights from an ETS report. National Assessment Shows Encouraging Trends in Mathematics <nces.ed.gov/pressrelease/rel2000/8_24_00.as p> A report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows "consistent and steady" gains in mathematics since 1973. Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics <www.nap.edu/books/0309069955/html/> Report from the National Research Council making the case from research that mathematical proficiency requires both understanding and skills... and much more.

Analysis of Research The SAT Gap <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/satgap.asp> Article from New York Times outlining the progress that has been made in mathematics education, relative to reading, over the past decade Success Stories TIMSS-R Results In Ontario <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/ontario.asp > Implementation of a new curriculum leads to positive gains on TIMSS Big City Schools Show Success <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/usi.asp> Standards-based reform projects in major cities produce positive gains for students The Philadelphia Story <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/philadelphi a.asp> A report on the success that Philadelphia is having in implementing a reform high school mathematics curriculum The Michigan Invitational Group <MathematicallySane.com/evidence/mig.asp> Students using reform math are tops in the nation on TIMSS-R Elementary Grades Implementation Stories <www.comap.com/elementary/projects/arc/imple mentation.htm> Success stories about districts using reform curricula, collected by the ARC Center Middle Grades Implementation Stories <showmecenter.missouri.edu/showme/sas/storyl ist.html> Success stories about districts using reform curricula, collected by the Show-Me Center The Role of Research Where's The Evidence? <my.nctm.org/eresources/article_summary.asp? article_id=1678> An interesting discussion of how research is playing out in the "Math Wars" Relationships Between Research and the NCTM Standards <my.nctm.org/eresources/article_summary.asp? article_id=68> An effective discussion by Jim Hiebert, a leading researcher, of the evidence supporting the Standards, as well as what research cannot tell us.

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