Mathematics Curriculum and Reform Riley's Speech on the State of Education, 1998 Secretary of Education Riley addressed the nation a few days before the newest TIMSS report comes out. He talked about increasing standards and expectations for students. Mr. Riley sees middle school as the logjam in which students are being lost. The TIMSS report on 12th grade achievement in math and science indicated that this is so. Riley would like an emphasis on basics, but he feels balance in all subjects is better than the fad like attitude of educators. Riley felt the basics are a precondition for quality. Interestingly, he felt that access to technology is important. The key is to integrate knowledge into lesson plans. Mr. Riley supports private and parochial school education. He does not support vouchers because they will not allow these schools to remain independent. In his estimation, the money must be used to fix the decaying infrastructure. One of his last pleas was to seniors. He encouraged them to support bond issues. Don't forget...someone helped pay for your child's education. Education is a benefit for all. Finally, he quoted Vice-President Gore. "(Diversity)... is a fact of the world." Diversity matters in higher education. The Department of Education The Department of Education has an up-to-date agenda of education inthe news and hot topics in education reform. The Global Schoolhouse Network This is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the populace about the Internet. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse This organization disseminates materials on mathematics and science education. The Math Forum The definitive site for teachers to keep abreast of developments in mathematics. The Third International Math and Science Study Information on the international study of mathematics and science knowledge of students. The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) A Web site that provides information and discussion on how to implement networks in schools, and updates on legislation affecting education and networking. AskERIC A variety of lesson plans can be found here. The ERIC database provides information on curriculum, instructional practices, and many other related educational issues. Understanding by Design A research-based approach to curricular design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe. Weekly Lessons | Curriculum Links | Fibonacci Links| Butterflies and Such | Organization Links | Cool Math | Probability | My Favorite Things| Math and Meteorology | The Hunt Internet Search | Online Lessons
Riley's Speech on the State of Education, 1998
Secretary of Education Riley addressed the nation a few days before the newest TIMSS report comes out. He talked about increasing standards and expectations for students. Mr. Riley sees middle school as the logjam in which students are being lost. The TIMSS report on 12th grade achievement in math and science indicated that this is so. Riley would like an emphasis on basics, but he feels balance in all subjects is better than the fad like attitude of educators. Riley felt the basics are a precondition for quality.
Interestingly, he felt that access to technology is important. The key is to integrate knowledge into lesson plans. Mr. Riley supports private and parochial school education. He does not support vouchers because they will not allow these schools to remain independent. In his estimation, the money must be used to fix the decaying infrastructure.
One of his last pleas was to seniors. He encouraged them to support bond issues. Don't forget...someone helped pay for your child's education. Education is a benefit for all. Finally, he quoted Vice-President Gore. "(Diversity)... is a fact of the world." Diversity matters in higher education.
The Department of Education
The Department of Education has an up-to-date agenda of education inthe news and hot topics in education reform.
The Global Schoolhouse Network
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the populace about the Internet.
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
This organization disseminates materials on mathematics and science education.
The Math Forum
The definitive site for teachers to keep abreast of developments in mathematics.
The Third International Math and Science Study
Information on the international study of mathematics and science knowledge of students.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
A Web site that provides information and discussion on how to implement networks in schools, and updates on legislation affecting education and networking.
AskERIC
A variety of lesson plans can be found here. The ERIC database provides information on curriculum, instructional practices, and many other related educational issues.
Understanding by Design
A research-based approach to curricular design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.
Weekly Lessons | Curriculum Links | Fibonacci Links| Butterflies and Such | Organization Links | Cool Math | Probability | My Favorite Things| Math and Meteorology | The Hunt Internet Search | Online Lessons