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Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson
Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson
Maine Education Policy Research Institute
For the past several years, attention has turned toward reviewing and reframing the curricular pathways in math for students, particularly at the postsecondary level. Focus has shifted not only to math preparedness, but also to redefining the curricular pathways that lead to academic and career success. In higher education, the central principle involves redefining and reorganizing coursework around defined pathways, based on academic and career interests of students. For K-12 institutions, the math pathways reforms have less clear implications. One key organization working in this area--both nationally and in Maine--is the Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin. …