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ACCELERATED CURRICULUM Big gains in math after leap to accelerated curriculum for all Middle School shows substantial gains in math with accelerated program GENDER ISSUES Middle school study makes case for teaching math in single-gender classes Girls more likely to take advanced science and math if same-sex friends take these subjects Girls-only math and science classes boost performance, but not attitudes INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS International math curriculum transplants well in U.S. Lessons from TIMSS about changes needed in U.S. curricula

RTI Word-problem tutoring works as 2nd-tier math program in RTI Math screenings in 1st grade and RTI can detect math disabilities early MIDDLE SCHOOL Who gets into eighth-grade algebra? Policies do not guarantee equity, study shows Program builds middle schoolers' confidence in math Comprehensive mathematics reforms boost achievement at three urban middle schools   View from abroad: Clear focus needed for math education Understanding the TIMSS study of the 'final year

INSTRUCTION Integrating math and social studies: 'Ten Black Dots' and September 11 Challenge in Mathematics can enhance motivation, but how high to set the bar Above-average learners show big gains with flexible grouping and adaptive testing ELEMENTARY GRADES National math panel puts focus on pre-K to grade 8 readiness for algebra Discussing math increases understanding of concepts Improving instruction for math word problems ASSESSMENT Read-aloud testing improves math scores in high school High school math students score higher when parents sign off on monitoring sheets