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Modernizing Mathematics Workgroup

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Charge

Over the past decade many discussions about the mathematics that today’s secondary students should experience and engage in have played out in various ways. Consensus is elusive as the issues are nuanced and positions can be based on individual experiences and beliefs as often as on reliable foundations and evidence. Indeed, there likely is no single best answer that works for all students in all places. There is a need for a common message from the mathematical and statistical sciences community that clarifies agreements about equitable student access to developments in content, pedagogy, and technology. In the current vacuum, chaos reigns, conflicts are amplified, and students suffer. We hope to produce a statement that reflects a consensus among the CBMS organizations that may bring more coherence on these issues to the benefit of students nationwide.

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Ted Coe (Lead)

CBMS

Katey Arrington

NCSM

Kevin Dykema

NCTM

Eleanor (Lea) Jenkins

SIAM

Brendan Kelly

AMS

Yvonne Lai

MAA

Donna LaLonde

ASA

Mary Mooney

ASSM

Shari Stockero

AMTE

Erin Sylves

TODOS

Laura Watkins

AMATYC

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Timeline

  • May 2022: Brainstorming session to generate markers of high-quality mathematical experiences
  • Dec 2022: Sticker activity to find agreement/disagreement on statements from brainstorming session
  • March 2023: First meeting
    • Apr, May, July, Aug, Sep, Oct*, Nov
    • Debate, discussion, writing

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  • Disciplinary Practices (Content team):
    • Mathematical Modeling
    • Statistical Literacy
    • Computational Thinking
    • Deductive Argumentation
  • Is there a need to revise/supplement the 5 Strands of Proficiency?
  • Who is our audience?

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Audience?

  • Provide an impetus to convene a National Academies Consensus Panel…
  • And…

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Common Core vs. Next Gen Science Standards

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Developing the NGSS

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Need: A Framework for Grades 9-14 Mathematics Education

  • We can craft a sample charge for such work
  • We can build a case for the need
  • Timelines…