Resources for Textbook/Curricula Adoption

The Exemplary and Promising Mathematics Programs Report provides a comprehensive description of each program designated by the Mathematics and Science Expert Panel as "exemplary" or "promising". Each description includes a general overview, a discussion of related professional development, program costs, a description of program quality, evidence of the program's effectiveness and success, the program's educational significance and usefulness to others, and ordering and contact information. This report cam be found at http://www.enc.org/professional/federalresources/exemplary/promising/document.shtm?input=CDS-000496-496_toc

Project 2061 is the long-term initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AASP) working to reform K-12 science, mathematics, and technology education nationwide. They have recently released Middle Grades Mathematics Textbooks: A Benchmarks- Based Evaluation which can be found at http://www.project2061.org/matheval/