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Apr 23, 2025

Algorithmic Advancement in Artificial Intelligence: A Survey of Advances with Projections for the Near Future

As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities grow, so do AI policy concerns. In this report, the authors make projections about the direction, pace, and indicators of algorithmic advances to explore potential AI progress and help inform policymaking.
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Mar 26, 2025

Prioritizing Curriculum-Based Professional Learning for Mathematics Teachers: District, Principal, and Teacher Perspectives from the American Educator Panels

The authors explore factors in school leaders' selection of math-focused professional learning (PL); teachers' experiences with math-focused PL; perceived usefulness of these activities; and the extent to which math-focused PL is curriculum based.
Research

Dec 13, 2024

Methods for Synthetic Data Generation

This book chapter describes the statistical foundation for generating synthetic data in order to facilitate data sharing while protecting privacy.
Research

Dec 11, 2024

American Mathematics Educator Study: 2024 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

This technical report presents information about the sample, survey instruments, and resultant data for the 2024 American Mathematics Educator Study surveys administered to principals and teachers in spring 2024 via the American Educator Panels.
Video

Nov 13, 2024

Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning: Findings from the American Mathematics Educator Study

RAND researchers share new data on who has access to algebra in 8th and 9th grade. Discussants reflect on these findings and their implications, as well as the steps that might be taken to improve inequities in algebra teaching and learning.
Video

Sep 6, 2024

The Math Equity Equation: Rethinking Tracking to = High Probability of Success in Math for All K–12 Students

RAND researchers, along with discussants from two states, discuss one way many U.S. public schools try to ensure all children have equitable and rigorous learning opportunities in mathematics: tracking — or grouping students by achievement level.
Project

Jul 26, 2024

Evaluation of the ‘Improving Working Memory + Arithmetic’ intervention

Findings from RAND Europe's trial of the ‘Improving Working Memory + Arithmetic’ intervention suggest that it works to improve pupils’ working memory and attention.
Project

Jul 25, 2024

Evaluation of the Orchestrating Numeracy and the Executive Programme

RAND Europe was commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to evaluate the efficacy of the ‘Orchestrating Numeracy and the Executive’ (ONE) Programme on a larger scale.
Article

Mar 19, 2024

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Math Teachers’ Efforts Can Really Add Up

New RAND research reveals that teachers wield incredible influence in leveling the playing field in math class—and in helping students achieve their full potential.
Commentary

Mar 4, 2024

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Chronic Absenteeism and Math Learning Loss Are Adding Up: What We Can Do About It

It may sound obvious, but K–12 students need to attend school in order to learn. A necessary first step to helping students—particularly Black students, Hispanic students, and low-income students—recover learning in math is to support them to attend school. What can educators and parents do?
Commentary

Feb 26, 2024

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Middle School Math Matters More Than You May Realize

Many eighth graders don't even have access to algebra I, let alone geometry. Even when those courses are offered, the criteria for who can enroll vary a lot. Together, these circumstances can lead to deep inequities in who gets into advanced math classes by high school.
Research

Jan 3, 2024

American Mathematics Educator Survey: 2023 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

This technical report presents information about the sample, survey instruments, and resultant data for the 2023 American Mathematics Educator Study surveys administered to principals and teachers in spring 2023 via the American Educator Panels.

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How Well Do Math Teachers Follow Common Core State Standards?

Graph Theoretic Algorithms for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program

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Algorithmic Advancement in Artificial Intelligence: A Survey of Advances with Projections for the Near Future

Prioritizing Curriculum-Based Professional Learning for Mathematics Teachers: District, Principal, and Teacher Perspectives from the American Educator Panels

Methods for Synthetic Data Generation

American Mathematics Educator Study: 2024 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning: Findings from the American Mathematics Educator Study

The Math Equity Equation: Rethinking Tracking to = High Probability of Success in Math for All K–12 Students

Evaluation of the ‘Improving Working Memory + Arithmetic’ intervention

Evaluation of the Orchestrating Numeracy and the Executive Programme

Math Teachers’ Efforts Can Really Add Up

Chronic Absenteeism and Math Learning Loss Are Adding Up: What We Can Do About It

Middle School Math Matters More Than You May Realize

American Mathematics Educator Survey: 2023 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

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How Well Do Math Teachers Follow Common Core State Standards?

Graph Theoretic Algorithms for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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Algorithmic Advancement in Artificial Intelligence: A Survey of Advances with Projections for the Near Future

Prioritizing Curriculum-Based Professional Learning for Mathematics Teachers: District, Principal, and Teacher Perspectives from the American Educator Panels

Methods for Synthetic Data Generation

American Mathematics Educator Study: 2024 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning: Findings from the American Mathematics Educator Study

The Math Equity Equation: Rethinking Tracking to = High Probability of Success in Math for All K–12 Students

Evaluation of the ‘Improving Working Memory + Arithmetic’ intervention

Evaluation of the Orchestrating Numeracy and the Executive Programme

Math Teachers’ Efforts Can Really Add Up

Chronic Absenteeism and Math Learning Loss Are Adding Up: What We Can Do About It

Middle School Math Matters More Than You May Realize

American Mathematics Educator Survey: 2023 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

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