• Math education must be balanced, encouraging solid essential skills and understanding.
• It is time to stop blaming teachers– poor State math standards and curricula are failing our students.
• Well-meaning activists, pushing unsupported theories, have undermined our State’s educational system.

Our Mission

To ensure that all Washington State students have an equal opportunity to compete successfully in the international economy by aligning Washington State standards, assessments and curricula to those of top performing nations in the world.

Who We Are

“Where’s The Math” is a non-partisan advocacy group of parents, educators, and community members who are working to ensure that Washington State mathematics education standards, curriculum, and assessments are coherent, academically focused, rigorous and comparable to those of top performing nations in the world.

Knowledge is Power

We have dedicated this web site to provide you with information about the current state of math instruction in the United States and Washington State. Our web site includes information about: Local and national math issues; Legislation; How we got here; and How you can help your child.

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Washington State Facts

• Washington State students are below average in college readiness.
• Washington State math standards graded “F”.
• Tutoring revenue in Washington increases 340% in the last ten years.
• We need standards that compete with the top performing nations.
• Washington State has high math remediation rates.
• Nearly half of Class of ‘08 still lacking on the WASL.

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WTM is a true grassroots advocacy group that relies on volunteer hours and financial donations to operate. Your contributions are appreciated.