Catalyzing
Change in High School Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations identifies and addresses critical challenges in
high school mathematics to ensure that each and every student has the
mathematical experiences necessary for his or her future personal and
professional success. These challenges include:
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explicitly broadening the purposes for teaching high school mathematics beyond
a focus on college and career readiness;
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dismantling structural obstacles that stand in the way of mathematics working
for each and every student;
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implementing equitable instructional practices;
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identifying Essential Concepts that all high school students should learn and
understand at a deep level; and
organizing
the high school curriculum around these Essential Concepts in order to support
students’ future personal and professional goals.
Catalyzing Change addresses the fact that significant numbers of
high school students develop unproductive mathematical identities and see
little value in mathematics, while the need for mathematical skills is
increasing to meet the workplace, postsecondary education requirements, and to
ensure active participation in our democratic society.
More about creating positive change for high school mathematics.
Additional Resource: Conduct a Book Study!
Catalyzing Change requires engagement. Schools across the country are holding book studies to really delve into how to improve high school mathematics at their local level. To assist, we have created a FREE comprehensive guide for leading a Catalyzing Change Book Study in your school, district, state, or PLC. Supplied in PDF or Word format so you can easily adapt to facilitate your group.
Catalyzing Change Book Study (Word)
Catalyzing Change Book Study (PDF)