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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
10/4/2024, 7:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1735
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a grant program to support professional development for teachers in the areas of mathematical and statistical modeling. This will help ensure that educators have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach these subjects to students. 2. Encouraging the development of curriculum materials and resources that focus on mathematical and statistical modeling. This will help schools incorporate these topics into their existing math and science curricula. 3. Promoting partnerships between schools, universities, and industry to enhance the teaching of mathematical and statistical modeling. This collaboration will provide students with real-world applications of these subjects and help them see the relevance of what they are learning. 4. Conducting research on the effectiveness of mathematical and statistical modeling education programs. This will help identify best practices and inform future efforts to improve the teaching and learning of these subjects. Overall, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act seeks to elevate the importance of mathematical and statistical modeling in schools and ensure that students are well-equipped with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly data-driven world.
Congressional Summary of HR 1735
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to take certain actions to increase mathematical and statistical modeling education in elementary and secondary schools.
First, the NSF must make competitive awards to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for research and development to support high-quality mathematical modeling education (e.g., data science and computational thinking) in schools, including schools that are private, faith-based, or homeschools. This authority to provide awards expires on September 30, 2028.
In addition, the NSF must seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on mathematical and statistical modeling education in schools.



