Professional development is especially critical in elementary school math and science, because elementary teachers tend to lack content knowledge and confidence in these subjects. (naesp.org)
Furthermore, curriculum reform is typically inexpensive, and some of the highest - quality elementary school math curricula cost only around $ 36 per student. (americanprogress.org)
The number of students scoring proficient on elementary school math tests remained flat at 86 percent. (baltimoresun.com)