As a response to the increasing mathematics and science teacher shortage, incentive programs have been developed and offered throughout the United States. Data pertaining to these programs were obtained from questionnaires completed by state officers from the District of Columbia and all of the 50 states except Hawaii. Survey results are organized…

A current shortage of mathematics and science teachers exists in the United States. In response to this shortage, several states established incentive programs to increase the number of students training in these shortage areas or to encourage current teachers to upgrade their preparation for teaching mathematics and science. This report reviews…