Debate,+Dialogue,+and+Direction

K-12 Standards Based Mathematics: Debate, Dialogue, and Direction ** Examining issues and debates in mathematics education including the common core standards initiative, the NCTM Focal Points, the National Math Panel report, and the transition from K-12 to college. Reflections will be upon what is known about mathematics teaching and learning and suggest possible paths for the future.
 * Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eric Milou milou@rowan.edu

Dr. Milou presented information and examples about the Common Core Initiative, National Math Panel Report, NCTM Focal Points, Concepts vs Skills Debate, Why Don't My Students have Number Sense, and the Role of Technology.

**Attachments (7)**
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 * "When Politics Took the Place of Inquiry: A Response to the National Mathematics Advisory Panel's Review of Instructional Practices" Jo Boaler, Educational Researcher, 2008.

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 * "Benchmarking for Success: Ensuring U.S. Students Recieve a World-Class Education" A report by the National Governors Association, the Council of Cheif State School Officers, and Achieve, Inc., 2008.

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 * "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants" Marc Prensky, On the Horizon, 2001.


 * " The Math Wars" Alan H. Schoenfeld, Educational Policy, 2004.
 * "Texas College and Career Standards" Educational Policy Improvement Center, 2009. [[file:Texas college & career standards[1].pdf]]


 * "U.S. Performance Across International Assessments of Student Achievement: Special Supplement to The Condition of Education 2009" U.S. Department of Education, 2009. [[file:US performance on International Assessments[1].pdf]]

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