Modernizing High School Math for Relevance & Readiness (CMC Central, Bakersfield, CA)

Speakers: Pamela Burdman, Just Equations – facilitator Ji Y. Son, California State University-Los Angeles, Professor of Psychology Suyen Machado, UCLA, Director K-12 Data Science Education Melody Morris, Sweetwater Union High School District, Math Disciplinary Literacy Lead

Explore efforts to make access to advanced math more equitable, while preparing students for postsecondary success. High schools in California and around the country are broadening their math offerings to better align with students’ interests and contemporary uses of mathematics. Innovative fourth-year math courses are showing promise for engaging more students in meaningful mathematics. These developments, which mirror changes at the college level, include new courses in areas such as data science, statistics, and discrete math—as well as modernized versions of Algebra II that integrate the basics of data science and mathematical modeling. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of expanding high school math courses. Hear from developers of innovative courses about how these offerings prepare students for college success and have the potential to open the door to STEM pursuits.