"Great Expectations" Mathematics Report

"Great Expectations"
Mathematics Report

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Mathematics
Report

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I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
III. Statement of the Problem: Developing the Report
Philosophy of the Report
Relationship to South Carolina Mathematics Framework
Organization of the Report
IV. Definition of Success in Post-Secondary Mathematics Learning: Definition of Success
Using the Definition
Implications of the Definition
V. Content Recommendations: Success and Content
Specific Content Concerns; Actions to Implement
VI. Technology Recommendations: Reasons for Using Technology
Implementation of Technology in Teaching
Best and Worst Practices in Using Technology
Evolution of Teaching Mathematics with Technology
VII. Teaching Recommendations: Success and Teaching
Specific Teaching Concerns; Actions to Implement
VIII. External Factors Impacting Student Learning: Success and External Factors
Specific Factors of Concern
Actions to Implement
IX. Teacher Preparation: Pre-Service Training
In-Service Training
X. Raising the Standards
XI. Appendices: Algebra Skills Recommendations
Trigonometry Skills Recommendations
Geometry Skills Recommendations
Summaries of Recommended Readings