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

Summer Professional Development

CEMSE will be offering Everyday Mathematics new-user and experienced-user workshops this July. Learn more

News

Maurice Samuels featured in AEA's April Issue

The American Evaluation Association's newsletter column...more

Michael Lach Appointed to NRC's Board of Education

Michael Lach, Director of STEM Policy and Strategic...more.

Ohio STEM Netweork Talks to Jeanne Century

The April 2012 issue of STEMScape, a newsletter from the...more