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Calculus, Statistics, and the Future of High School Math

May 22, 2018 1:32
Calculus, Statistics, and the Future of High School Math
The use of data in everything from physics and finance to politics and education is building momentum for a new path in high school math, emphasizing statistics and data literacy over calculus. (May 22, 2018)
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Calculus has dominated the traditional secondary math pathway for decades, but some experts argue statistics could provide an alternative route to broaden equity and access to rigorous, college-ready math courses in high school.

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