How Mathematics Education in Ohio Impacted the Nation

Laying the Groundwork for Reform

Authors

  • James E. Schultz Robert L. Morton Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education at Ohio University Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics, The Ohio State University

Keywords:

Mathematics education history, equity, technology, curriculum reform, Ohio State University

Abstract

This article describes significant contributions of OSU professors Arnold Ross, F. Joe Crosswhite, and others, who played key roles in providing access to appropriate mathematics for all students. Behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes from the Ukraine to the OSU campus reveal how they laid the groundwork for improving the way mathematics is currently taught and the preparation of those who teach it, especially with regard to equity and technology. The article provides an insightful look into OSU’s lasting impact on mathematics education.

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Published

2024-07-02

How to Cite

Schultz, J. E. (2024). How Mathematics Education in Ohio Impacted the Nation: Laying the Groundwork for Reform. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 97(1), 30–42. Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/9990

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