When it comes to math do you think that scores are important? Many schools will judge the learning of the students as well as the education system itself based off of scores. So when math scores are lower than they are expected, schools must take action. This is the case for Decatur area school districts that believe there is a math crisis in their schools.
The Math Crisis of Decatur Area Schools
The tricky part is now trying to figure out how to put together a focus towards math so that the students learn what they need to learn without forgetting about the rest of the curriculum. Another item to look as is that math is not as simple as it was before. To learn more about this, read more in this article.
In a report to the state school board this month, state Superintendent Michael Sentance painted a dismal picture of how students in grades 3-8 statewide are performing in math and announced that he would appoint a 25-member committee to hold meetings around the state and study the issue.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- There is a crisis in the math education system today.
- Math scores have declined in every grade except for sixth grade between the years 2014 and 2016
- It is a big challenge finding ways to improve scores.
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