The product is supported by extensive research which examined and identified the best practices of teaching mathematical problem solving within the confines of national curriculum standards. (education-today.co.uk)
For example, mentors would need to be skilled in how teachers are observed in the classroom and how new national curriculum standards are applied. (b4njkids.org)
The argument for national curriculum standards sounds simple: set high standards, make all schools meet them, and watch American students achieve at high levels. (cato.org)