A committee composed of students, parents, teachers, administrators, college/university persons, and representatives from business and industry carefully studied the mathematics curriculum in North Carolina public schools and formulated the recommendations contained in this report. It contains ideas, suggestions, and information resulting from examination of the present mathematics program, including surveys, school visits, interviews, speakers, and position papers, as well as the literature of mathematics education. Chapter 1 outlines the organization of the study, while chapter 2 describes the background status of mathematics education. Chapter 3 presents 20 recommendations and rationales for the elementary school mathematics program; chapter 4, 15 recommendations for the middle school program; and chapter 5, 21 recommendations for the secondary school program. Each recommendation relates to one or more of the following areas: content, expectations, staffing, instruction, technology, and articulation. Appendices list personnel involved in the study and a summary of activities. (MNS)