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The authors discuss ways in which to integrate math and language teaching for English language learners. They offer strategies for modifications in the curricula and in the delivery of instruction. Authors advocate that by integrating math and language teaching, innovative courses can provide experiences that bridge gaps in literacy students' math knowledge, expand their communicative competence in English, and ultimately prepare them for success in future math coursework.

On April 18, 2006, President Bush created the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The panel will advise the President and Secretary Spellings on the best use of scientifically based research on the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Housed at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, NCISLA (1995-2004) worked with teachers and schools to study and develop ways to advance K-12 students' learning of mathematics and science. These long-term studies showed that students can learn more challenging content at earlier ages than traditionally expected. The Center's work yielded new visions for student achievement and professional development programs that strengthed teachers' content knowledge and in-class practices.

This website provides interactive online math lessons, activities, and assessments. Topics include fractions, functions, geometric transformations, integer arithmetic, patterns and sequences, probability, right triangle trigonometry, slope, triangle geometry, and writing equations of lines.