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Although I sent my email a few days late, I was
pleased with their response. I think sending comments now, even if the
meeting has been held, can only be beneficial to the cause.
Norm
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 16:22
Subject: [USMA:36795] FW: National Mathematics Advisory Panel
Meeting
To USMA listserv
subscribers,
For those who can
attend, or would like to send their comments:
Information about the National
Mathematics Panel Meeting on 22
May 2006 can be found at the URL below. This panel was
established by President Bush's Executive Order 13398 to improve mathematics, in
order to keep America competitive, etc, etc. [Complete information can be found
on this URL}
The Federal Register Notice is
attached. It gives information on how to register to attend.
Registration is required. You may register with Tyrrell Flawn, Executive
Director, by phone (202-260-8354 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
FR Doc 06-4303
[Federal Register: May 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 89)]
[Notices]
[Page 26934]
>From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Mathematics Advisory Panel
AGENCY: National Mathematics Advisory Panel, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming meeting of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The notice
also describes the functions of the Panel. Notice of this meeting is
required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee act and
is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend.
DATES: Monday, May 22, 2006.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Panel will meet in Washington, DC, at the National
Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C Street, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tyrrell Flawn, Executive Director:
National Mathematics Advisory Panel, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20202; telephone (202) 260-8354.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel is established by Executive Order
13398. The purpose of this Panel is to foster greater knowledge of and
improved performance in mathematics among American students, in order
to keep America competitive, support American talent and creativity,
encourage innovation throughout the American economy and help State,
local, territorial, and tribal governments give the nation's children
and youth the education they need to succeed.
The Panel will submit to the President, through the Secretary, a
preliminary report not later than January 31, 2007, and a final report
not later than February 28, 2008. Both reports shall, at a minimum,
contain recommendations, based on the best available scientific
evidence, on the following:
(a) The critical skills and skill progressions for students to
acquire competence in algebra and readiness for higher levels of
mathematics;
(b) the role and appropriate design of standards and assessment in
promoting mathematical competence;
(c) the process by which students of various abilities and
backgrounds learn mathematics;
(d) instructional practices, programs, and materials that are
effective for improving mathematics learning;
(e) the training, selection, placement, and professional
development of teachers of mathematics in order to enhance students'
learning of mathematics;
(f) the role and appropriate design of systems for delivering
instruction in mathematics that combine the different elements of
learning processes, curricula, instruction, teacher training and
support, and standards, assessments, and accountability;
(g) needs for research in support of mathematics education;
(h) ideas for strengthening capabilities to teach children and
youth basic mathematics, geometry, algebra and calculus and other
mathematical disciplines;
(i) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the
Panel deems appropriate; and
(j) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the
Secretary may require.
The entire Panel will meet for the duration of the first meeting.
The meeting agenda will include introduction of all the members and a
background briefing on the operation of the Panel. In addition, the
Panel will discuss plans for upcoming meetings and the work of the
Panel.
Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening
devices, or materials in alternative formats) should notify Tyrrell
Flawn at (202) 260-8354 no later than May 12, 2006. We will attempt to
meet requests for accommodations after this date but cannot guarantee
their availability. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in
advance because of limited space issues. Please contact Tyrrell Flawn
at (202) 260-8354 or by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED].
Opportunities for public comment are available through the National
Math Panel Web site at http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/index.html.
Records are kept of all Panel proceedings and are available
for public inspection at the staff office for the Panel from the hours
of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dated: May 3, 2006.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. 06-4303 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am]
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