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6 What Must Change
Pages 35-39

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... But unfortunately, their mathematics curriculum in too many cases does not prepare them for what the future will demand....Change has not come far enough or fast enough to ensure that all of our 46 million public school students are afforded equal opportunity to learn everything they are capable of in school, to guarantee to the nation a wellskilled workforce, or to assure our continued economic standing in the world community.
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From page 36...
... 7) American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of School Administrators, American Federation of Teachers, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Council of Chief State School Officers, Education Commission of the States, National Association of State Boards of Education, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National School Boards Association, National Parent Teacher Association, National Education Association.
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From page 37...
... Students must be taught by teachers who have a strong command of the subject and the best ways to teach it, which will require changes in preservice teacher education, increased entry requirements for the initial education of teachers, and continued professional development of teachers throughout the full range of their careers. Parents and teachers must be brought into the process of change in school mathematics, including discussions of curricular goals, how teaching and assessments have changed in mathematics classrooms, and how they may help improve student achievement.
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From page 38...
... "Translate research findings into strategies to improve the effectiveness of various instructional approaches, commercial and project materials, and the use of technology to foster student achievement and increase rates of student retention in school mathematics programs." (p.
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... Review the recommended action steps to determine how to foster change and where the work of the Learning First Alliance might be of assistance. What Must Change?
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