Invigorating High School Math: Practical Guidance for Long-Overdue Transformation

by Steven Leinwand, Eric Milou

Dramatically Improving High School Mathematics Must Start Now! High school math is failing many students. Out-of-date and stale curricula are not only dull, but perpetuate inequity by limiting opportunities and failing to prepare a majority of students for life in the 21st century. Even traditionalists recognize that the status quo is no longer acceptable. Major shifts in course organization, mathematical content, pedagogy, and assessment are long overdue. Practical Guidance for Meaningful Transformation Invigorating High School Math is a clarion call for meaningful transformation. Throughout the book, Steven Leinwand and Eric Milou address the most critical challenges facing high school mathematics and provide practical guidance A Stimulus for Discussion and a Road Map for Change Many of these ideas will not be broadly popular. It's likely that none of them will be easy to implement. That's no For nearly a century, the basic structure of high school mathematics has barely changed-not because of its effectiveness, but because the status quo is a powerful force requiring purposeful action to break. This book was written for every high school math educator and leader-as both a stimulus for discussion and a road map for change. "Our hope," say the authors, "is that this book stimulates change, empowers teachers, and guides the profession on this critical journey to invigorate high school mathematics."

216 pages, Paperback

Published August 24, 2021

Reviews

[Rachelle Impink · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is more for leadership than teachers. It was frustrating to read as a teacher at time because yes all of these things need to be done but are also outside of my control. It was like reading all my complaints in one book and leaving with the thought of I cannot do much unless there is more systemic change happening - locally, at the state and national level.
I think it comes down to we need a common vision and clear learning targets and more pathways and more data.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful resource for implementing change at scale!