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How Common Is the Common Core?
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Thomas, Amande; Edson, Alden J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2014
Since the introduction of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) in 2010, stakeholders in adopting states have engaged in a variety of activities to understand CCSSM standards and transition from previous state standards. These efforts include research, professional development, assessment and modification of curriculum resources,…
Descriptors: State Standards, Mathematics Education, Educational Principles, Educational Practices
Assessing the ACEJMC Professional Values and Competencies
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Christ, William G.; Henderson, Jennifer J. – Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 2014
The accrediting body for media education, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), has established twelve professional values and competencies that all students must demonstrate before graduating from accredited journalism and mass communication programs. A close reading suggests that these twelve…
Descriptors: Journalism, Journalism Education, Values, Professional Identity
The Relationship between Poor Numerical Abilities and Subsequent Difficulty in Accumulating Statistical Knowledge
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Gnaldi, Michaela – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2006
Mathematics lecturers have long expressed concern about their students poor mathematical background and the effect this has on performance in first mathematics courses at university level. This article explores a similar concern about students' numeracy in a statistics course for psychologists.
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Numeracy, Teaching Methods, Statistics