Among these is a self-reporting ranking by 440 administrators of possible outcomes of distance education. Sidebars list 6 suggestions for distance teachers and 11 references. In addition, America's advanced physics and calculus students scored below advanced students in other countries. Teachers should demand more in-depth, conceptual knowledge from students, and all students should be expected to take algebra, geometry, and sciences in high school. Focus on what students should know.
Researchers say the very breadth of the typical U.S. curriculum precludes in-depth studies.
Put better-prepared teachers in the classroom. More than one-third of U.S. high school math teachers did not major or minor in the subject. Offer higher salaries to teachers who become qualified in math or science. Insist on better textbooks. U.S. textbooks are about twice the size of textbooks in other countries.