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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. …
Pathways To Mathematics College Readiness In Maine, David L. Silvernail, Ida A. Batista, James E. Sloan, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson
Pathways To Mathematics College Readiness In Maine, David L. Silvernail, Ida A. Batista, James E. Sloan, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson
Maine Education Policy Research Institute
The goal of this study was to examine the pathways to being college ready in mathematics. Students who enter high school already having demonstrated mathematics proficiency on a standardized test in the 8th grade have already taken a significant step towards being college ready. The best scenario is to enter high school proficient in mathematics and having already completed Algebra I, then to complete at least Algebra II and Calculus before graduating from high school. Students completing this pathway are virtually guaranteed to be college ready in mathematics. There also is an alternative path to being college ready. Being proficient …