Steve Leinwand joins us to share his passionate belief that the traditional Algebra II curriculum (heck...all of high school math) often includes unnecessary repetition and outdated content, advocating for a more focused and relevant approach to the material that builds upon strong foundational algebra skills learned in earlier grades, emphasizing real-world applications and deeper conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. Steve holds no punches!

RESOURCES…

High School Mathematics Reimagined, Revitalized, and Relevant

https://www.nctm.org/Store/Products/High-School-Mathematics-Reimagined,-Revitalized,-and-Relevant/

Invigorating High School Math https://www.heinemann.com/products/e13416.aspx

Principles for the Design of Mathematics Curricula and MLRs https://ul.stanford.edu/resource/principles-design-mathematics-curricula-and-mlrs

Register for our conferences: Register for CMC Central Symposium in Bakersfield, March 7-8, 2025:

https://www.cmcmath.org/cmc-central-symposium

Learn about future webinars here: https://www.cmcmath.org/cmc-central/virtual-learning-series

As always, we hope you visit the California Math Council website: https://www.cmcmath.org/

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