August 3, 2024

Math Education: "more than good grades and test scores..."

An interesting article at The Conversation:

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores - by Megan Staples, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Connecticut

"With more than three decades of experience as a researcher, math teacher and teacher educator, I advocate for expanding what equity means in mathematics education. I believe policymakers and educators should focus less on test scores and grades and more on developing students’ confidence and ability to use math to make smart personal and professional decisions. This is mathematical power – and true equity."

Read the full article at  

https://theconversation.com/real-equity-in-math-education-is-about-more-than-good-grades-and-test-scores-215518