High school mathematics is overdue for a systemic update. Moving past high-level theories, this practical guide serves as an essential toolkit for secondary educators ready to modernize their grades 9-12 curriculum. Discover an actionable, four-year implementation framework designed to introduce new courses and relevant pathways--like data science and quantitative reasoning--while building broad consensus and delivering a far more equitable mathematics education for all students.
Grades 9-12 mathematics teachers and administrators will: - Explore innovative strategies to transform high school mathematics instruction
- Engage with practical resources and tools to modernize mathematics curricula
- Prepare students for future careers with access and exposure to relevant mathematics
- Enhance instructional practice through collaborative planning and professional learning
- Advocate for and implement more pertinent and effective mathematics education
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Getting Ready to Change
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage for Change
Chapter 2: Comparing Seven Pathways Models for Changing High School Mathematics
Part 2: Options, Decisions, and Implementation
Chapter 3: First Year--Initial Planning, Addressing Concerns, and Building Consensus
Chapter 4: Second Year--Designing and Piloting the Core of High School Mathematics for All
Chapter 5: Third Year--Designing and Piloting Differentiated Pathways
Chapter 6: Fourth Year--Refinement, Instruction, and Assessment
Epilogue: From Implementation to Institutionalization and Beyond
References and Resources
Index
