The Mathematics Curriculum Study explores the relationship between course-taking and achievement by investigating the content and challenge of two core high school mathematics courses—algebra I and geometry. Conducted in conjunction with the 2005 NAEP HSTS, the study uses textbooks as an indirect measure of what was taught in classrooms.

Mathematics Curriculum Study Publications

Read the executive summary for the report. Download the full report (14.14 MB) to find out more about what high school students are being exposed to in algebra I and geometry courses.

NAEP High School Transcript Study Publications

• Download the 2005 NAEP High School Transcript Study report: America's High School Graduates: Results from the 2005 NAEP High School Transcript Study.
• Take a look at other NAEP HSTS publications.

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Watch Inside America's Math Courses

• Hear from experts, parents, and students. 

Explore the Mathematics Curriculum Study

• View the archived webcast about the Math Curriculum Study results.
• Read the statement from Jack Buckley, Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics.
• Check out frequently asked questions.
• Learn more about the NAEP High School Transcript Study.