Abstract:
Founded in 1965, TERC is a not-for-profit education research and development
organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our mission is to improve
mathematics, science and technology teaching and learning. TERC works at the
edges of current theory and practice to:
- contribute to the understanding of learning and teaching
- create curricula and other products
- design and test exemplary
... models of professional development
- develop applications of new technologies
-support school reform through research and technical assistance.
For over 37 years TERC has emphasized an innovative, inquiry-based approach to
learning by students from every background, searching for ways to include more
students in meaningful learning experiences in science and mathematics. While
our vision propels us forward, we stay grounded in the realities of today's
classrooms by conducting most of our research and development in schools. In
2001, TERC programs and products reached over 1.4 million students in all 50
states and 87 countries.
TERC is organized around several lines of work in areas such as curriculum
development, research, professional development, equity, and out-of-school
learning. We invite you to explore the TERC web site, and associated project
web sites. 
