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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

47- Emphasizing Equality over Equity: District Decision-Making Regarding Algebra I

Tuesday, April 8, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Room 206 ( Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Lindsay M Keazer
Co-speakers:
Beth Herbel-Eisenmann and Anne Traynor


Description of Presentation:

This presentation examines issues of equity under consideration by district mathematics decision-makers regarding students’ opportunities to learn algebra I. Trends from a national dataset reveal decision-makers’ emphases on equality rather than equity, and a focus on “real life” mathematics over attending to aspects of students’ culture.

Session Type: Brief Research Report

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