The Current State of Rural Mathematics Education Research: Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map

• In Event: Research in Progress Roundtable Session 3
  In Invited Roundtable: Research on Rural Education: Policy, Equity, Student Aspirations, and Mental Health (Table 7)

Abstract

Understanding research specific to rural mathematics instruction is important as it can contribute to a more equitable education system, helping to better serve our 9.3 million rural students (NREA, 2023). Therefore, the purpose of this scoping review is to understand the current state of research, identify ongoing gaps, and propose new directions for future inquiry. The research question guiding this work was: What scholarly works have been conducted since the implementation of the common core state standards in relation to mathematics instruction in rural U.S. K–12 public schools? This work is not only timely, but crucial as education continues to function in a politically charged climate that threatens to widen disparities between rural and urban/suburban students.

Author

• Emily Herbst, University of Iowa