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But without teachers prepared to help her master fractions, ratios, and measurement, her blueprints may never become buildings.  \nGreat math teachers change lives–but only when they have the preparation and support to do so.  \nMath matters .  \nStudentsʼ Academic Achievement  \nEarly math skills predict studentsʼ long-term reading, math, and science achievement, as well as K􀖽8 grade retention.1,2  \nStudentsʼ Life Outcomes  \nStrong math skills boost earnings, 3 increase college enrollment,4 and open doors to fast-growing STEM  \ncareers5—especially for  \nunder-represented and low-income students .  \nYet far too many students donʼt have basic math skills .  \n24%  \nof all 4th grade students are below basic on NAEP  \nStudents from historically marginalized groups suffer most from lack of access to strong math instruction.  \n41% 34% 48% 53%  \nof Black students score below basic  \nof Hispanic students score below basic  \nof English language learners score below basic  \nof students with disabilities score below basic  \nGiving teachers the knowledge and skills they need to teach math effectively is fundamental for improving life outcomes for all children  \nand reversing historical patterns of inequity.  \nEffective teachers are the key to improving  \nmath outcomes .  \nThe research is clear: Math achievement drives success in academics and life .  \nYet, even as studentsʼ math outcomes stagnate—or decline—most states havenʼt adopted bold, comprehensive strategies to turn the tide .  \nWhen states prioritize policies that support teacher effectiveness, they build the foundation for lasting gains in student math achievement.  \nFive policy levers to strengthen math instruction  \n1. Set specific, detailed math standards for teacher preparation programs.  \n2. Review teacher preparation programs to ensure they are providing robust math instruction.  \n3. Adopt a strong elementary math licensure test and require all elementary candidates to pass it  \n4. Require districts to select high-quality math curricula and support skillful implementation.  \n5. Provide professional learning and ongoing support for teachers to sustain effective math instruction.  \nPolicy Lever 1􀗠  \nSet specific, detailed math standards for teacher  \npreparation programs  \nMany states' math standards for elementary teacher  \nprep are not clear and specific .  \nOnly 21 states  \nprovide clear, detailed guidance to teacher preparation programs about what they should teach in all four core math content topic areas:  \n1. Numbers and operations  \n2. Algebraic thinking  \n3. Geometry and measurement  \n4. Data analysis and probability  \nMany states don't require teacher prep programs to address math pedagogy, despite benefits to students .  \n15 states  \ndo not explicitly address  \nmath-specific pedagogy in their standards for teacher preparation programs.  \nstates  \nexplicitly address math specific pedagogy in  \nstandards teacher preparation programs.  \nState Spotlight  \nArkansas  \nArkansas sets clear, detailed math competencies for teacher preparation programs, outlining specific concepts and examples that educators must master. These competencies go beyond content knowledge, emphasizing procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and effective math pedagogy.","cbCaicy0KOfWuhVW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicy0KOfWuhVW","pdf",3259722,37,"English","# Five Policy Levers to Improve Math Instruction\n## Policy Lever 1 - Set specific, detailed math standards for teacher preparation programs\n## State Spotlight - Arkansas","[{\"question\":\"Why does the report focus on improving math instruction?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that math achievement drives success in academics and life, and that students lacking basic math skills face long-term disadvantages.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the five policy levers states can use to strengthen math instruction?\",\"answer\":\"The levers are: set detailed math standards for teacher prep, review those programs, adopt a strong elementary math licensure test, require high-quality math curricula with effective implementation support, and provide ongoing professional learning for teachers.\"},{\"question\":\"What does Policy Lever 1 require teacher preparation programs to do?\",\"answer\":\"It calls for specific, detailed math standards in teacher preparation, including clear guidance across four core math content areas and attention to math pedagogy.\"}]","State of the States - Five Policy Levers to Improve Math Instruction | PDF",1792057126,93]