Re: Roy Exum: Good Teachers - Bad Math
In one of the thought provoking articles by Roy, one thing caught my eye.
"High-school teachers believe only 60 percent of students in current classes could leave high school prepared to succeed in a 2- or 4- year college."
Does this mean that possibly 40 percent of our high school grads are not equipped with the tools needed for the next step? Maybe parents, colleges and employers need to be told what the high school diploma represents, other than 12 years of attending school.
I believe it should represent that the student can successfully read, write, do math and other requirements on a 12th grade level. If not, then be specific.
The new STEM school will have to have a new type of leader and teachers if it will produce students the supporters expect. Consider this in regards to the above percentage.
N.D. Kennedy Sr.