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Science and Mathematics
Gateway to the Future - Tuesday, November 19, 2002

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In the 21st century, success in life and at work increasingly depend on a solid knowledge of mathematics and science. Virtually all today’s good jobs – not just the technical or high-level ones – demand a deep understanding of math and science principles that was unnecessary in previous generations. In their daily lives, citizens are being asked to make important judgments on a variety of issues, from stem-cell research to energy conservation, that also require a high degree of math and science literacy.

Despite great technological advances, the achievement gap in math and science between white and minority students remains large. And U.S. students are lagging behind their peers in international comparisons. Even though American fourth graders scored second in a recent international math and science study, our twelfth grade students ranked only 16th, behind every industrialized rival and ahead of only Cyprus and South Africa. To be effective in the global economy, American students can and must acquire mastery of math and science subjects.

The November edition of Education News will help parents understand the importance of ensuring a world-class mathematics and science education for all children. The program will offer parents information and tools for encouraging their children’s academic achievement in these essential subjects. Our conversation will explore questions such as:

• Why are mathematics and science more important than ever?
• How much class time should be devoted to math and science subjects? Why should all students take subjects such as algebra?
• What should students be learning at the elementary, middle and high school grades?
• What does good math and science instruction look like? What questions should parents ask their child’s teacher and principal?
• How can parents help their children be ready to learn math as they help them to be ready to read?
• How can parents encourage their children to learn math and science outside the classroom?

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