According to a recent federal report card, D.C. public schools saw measurable improvements in mathematics scores over the past six years. Although suburban districts on the outskirts of Washington D.C. continue to outpace D.C. public schools, the improved math scores suggest that reform efforts led by D.C. School Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee and her predecessor are having a positive impact on student achievement. In fact, over this six-year period, D.C. public schools progressed at a faster rate than many other urban school systems, which for the most part, saw little or no improvement. However, there is still much room for improvement as D.C. public schools remain below the national average when it comes to test scores. Some educators attribute the rise in math scores to an increased focus on the use of games, calculators, and written responses.

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