This chairman's report pertains to a conference on school mathematics which considered evidence on the need to improve school mathematics, develop recommendations about the nature of needed changes, and prepare strategies or next steps for accomplishing these changes. Ten recommendations were made. Three pertained to actions designed to assist in the development of critically needed new materials. Three concerned the quality of teachers and teaching. One addressed the need for model programs for teacher education, and one concerned the role of research. Finally, two recommendations concerned the need for leadership at all levels. Each recommendation is discussed in detail. (MNS)