A Comparison of Novice and Veteran Mathematics Teachers: Data From the 2018 NSSME+

This report describes novice and veteran mathematics teachers in the United States, with particular emphasis on the similarities and differences between these two groups. 

This report is divided into five main topic areas:

• school contexts in which teachers worked;

• characteristics of teachers themselves, including sex, race/ethnicity, age, and experience;

• preparation for teaching mathematics, including college degrees, college-level mathematics coursework, and professional development experiences;

• teachers’ beliefs about teaching and learning and perceptions of preparedness to teach mathematics; and

• nature of instruction in teachers’ classrooms, including objectives for instruction, instructional strategies used, and availability of resources.

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A Comparison of Novice and Veteran Mathematics Teachers: Data From the 2018 NSSME+