Curriculum


 * Career Pathways is more about curriculum than anything else.... a rigorous, relevant curriculum a[[image:Algebra.jpg width="317" height="139" align="right" link="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smailtronic/1490654927/"]]ccessible to all learners.** It is about a curriculum which ensures all children are ready for post-secondary school.

Based on the regional data analysis and research regarding post-secondary sucess, the steering committee has identified Algebra as the instructional priority. Specifically instructional techniques, strategies, interventions that ensure mastery of Algebraic concepts for all students.

National Math Advisory Panel Report: Full Math Advisory Panel report.
 * All school districts should ensure that ALL students have access to an authentic algebra course.
 * All school districts should prepare more students than at present to enroll in such a course by grade 8.
 * What mathematic teachers need to know:
 * Elementary Teachers: all topics in the critical foundations of algebra and those typically covered in an introductory algebra course.
 * Middle school teachers: The critical foundations of algebra and all of the major topics of school algebra.

 # Article – eSchool News “Math panel: Streamline curriculum, focus on fractions - Highly anticipated report aims to improve math instruction” http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?i=53070 # U.S. Department of Education page on the report: “National Mathematics Advisory Panel” http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/index.html
 * __Math report links __**
 * 1) Article - New York Times “Report Urges Changes in Teaching Math” http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/14/education/14math.html?_r=1&oref=slogin