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Enhancing Math Education: International Trends, Test Results & Initiatives

Discover the latest trends in international mathematics education and test results for industrialized nations. Learn how mentoring can improve math proficiency among 8th graders. Explore consumer education initiatives and research opportunities in actuarial science, along with scholarship programs and awards for future actuaries. Support math education by becoming a donor and making a difference today!

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Enhancing Math Education: International Trends, Test Results & Initiatives

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  1. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study* Mathematics Test Results for Industrialized Nations4th Grade Singapore 594 Hong Kong 575 Japan 565 Taiwan 564 Belgium 551 Netherlands 540 England 531 Average of 40 Industrialized Nations 529 United States 518 Italy503 Australia 499 New Zealand 493 Scotland 490 Norway 451 I *2003

  2. MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

  3. 70% of 8th graders are not proficient in math Input photo of SSR Ad HELP CHANGE THAT STATISTIC!

  4. CONSUMER • EDUCATION • Developed in partnership with Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) • Peril-specific guide to Homeowners insurance issues • Dissemination through • FLASH Web site • State Insurance Commissioners • Katrina recovery expositions • Florida State Cabinet • Bob Vila Web Blog • View additional consumer education pieces at actuarialfoundation.org

  5. RESEARCH & ACTUARIAL EDUCATION • Sponsoring tomorrow’s actuaries with scholarship opportunities:- John Culver Wooddy Scholarship- Actuary of Tomorrow Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship • Funding the future of actuarial research:- Individual Grants Competition- Briefs, Symposiums, textbooks…… • Awards and Prizes:- ERM Best Paper Award • - David Garrick Halmstad Prize- John Hanson Memorial Prize- Wynn Kent Public Communication • Award • Web host for the Actuarial Research Exchange:http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/exchange/

  6. 70% of 8th graders are not proficient in math Input photo of SSR Ad HELP CHANGE THAT STATISTIC!

  7. TOP CORPORATE SPONSORS Actuarial Society of Greater New York

  8. BECOME A DONOR TODAY • Your gifts are an investment in both the public interest and the actuarial profession for today and in preparing for tomorrow’s possibilities. • PLEASE JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE MATH EDUCATION OF TODAY’S STUDENTS! • Give online at the Foundation’s secure Web site:http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/donor/donor.htm

  9. Mission:To develop, fund and execute education and research programs that serve the public by harnessing the talents of actuaries www.ActuarialFoundation.org

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