America's children deserve the same chance. Children can succeed in mathematics. Many do so in other countries and some do so in this country. The evidence from other nations shows overwhelmingly that if more is expected in mathematics education, more will be achieved. Clear expectations of success by parents, by schools, and by society can promote success by students.
Children can succeed in mathematics.
If more is expected, more will be achieved. In today's world, the security and wealth of nations de- pend on their human resources. So does the prosperity of individuals and businesses. As competitors get smarter, our problems get harder. It is time to act, to ensure that ad Americans benefit from the power of mathematics.