Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center

National Mathematics Advisory Panel
Findings and Recommendations - Learning Processes Task Group

"Learning Processes" was the focus topic for one of the five task groups of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The charge of this task group was to address what is known about how children learn and understand areas of mathematics related to algebra and preparation for algebra. The recommendations in this area address readiness for learning; whole number arithmetic (both computational proficiency and conceptual understanding); number sense; fractions; geometry and measurement; general principals of learning; social, motivational, and affective influences; and considerations specific to algebra.

Highlights Included

• An overview of the Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel
• A presentation by Dr. A. Wade Boykin of Howard University. Dr. Boykin, a member of the Learning Processes Task Group highlighted several findings and recommendations of this task group

Webinar Goals

• Shared and disseminated information about the National Mathematics Advisory Panel recommendations on Learning Processes.
• Provided opportunities for NW State Education Agency staff to discuss implications of the report with a member of the Learning Processes Task Group