%0 Journal Article
%T Reorganizing School Mathematics for Quantitative Literacy
%A Rick Gillman
%J Numeracy
%D 2010
%I 
%X This paper offers an alternative curriculum for high school mathematics. It proposes replacing the Algebra-Geometry-Algebra rush to calculus model with one which focuses on improving student problem-solving skills and general quantitative literacy skills while reinforcing basic manipulative skills. Most of these goals are gained by expanding the current single-year algebra-one course into two years. The model proposes moving ¡°learning to write proofs¡± from the traditional geometry course into a separate discrete mathematics course. It requires statistics for every student, and requires a senior-level modeling course for every college-going student. In addition, the proposed model creates opportunities for students to move at their own pace through the program by organizing courses in semester units rather than year-long units.
%K curriculum
%K high school
%K mathematics
%K standards
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.3.2.7