The Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education - The University of Chicago

About CEMSE

CEMSE continues the University of Chicago’s long-standing commitment to improving precollege education and aims to support high quality mathematics and science instruction and learning for all students. Learn more about CEMSE.

Learning mathematics in everyday life

CEMSE is home to the authors of Everyday Mathematics, a research-based math curriculum used in over 220,000 classrooms by about 4.3 million students. Learn more.

Research & Evaluation

At CEMSE, we believe that work with, in and for schools must be informed by evidence, research and expert knowledge. Learn more about our research and evaluation work.

School Support Services

CEMSE offers strategic planning services and professional development services for schools and districts that want to strengthen their Pre-K through Grade 8 mathematics and science programs. Learn more.

Researchers Without Borders

Researchers Without Borders (RWB), is an online open research environment devoted to facilitating collaborations to solve complex problems in education. Learn more.

Events

STEM Schools Webinar Series

Webinar 3: School Partnerships – K-12 Schools and Community Organizations
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30pm CST

News

Response to SBAC's Draft of CCSS Content Specs

On August 29, 2011, the SMARTER Balanced Achievement...more

Exec. Director to Join Discussion on School Reform

Marty Gartzman, CEMSE Executive Director, has been...more

Isaacs to Give Address in Seoul

CEMSE Co-Director Andy Isaacs has been invited to...more