Therefore, students whose education lacks a strong technology component may be disadvantaged when entering the workforce. All students should have access to mathematics curricula aligned with this framework. All Massachusetts students must have equal access to high quality mathematics programs that have clear goals and expectations for performance that match this framework. The framework addresses the educational requirements of the entire range of students, from those requiring tutorial support to those needing enrichment experiences. All students should be encouraged to achieve the highest level in mathematics and to develop facility with problem solving, reasoning, communicating, and making connections.
All students can learn mathematics through a coherent and comprehensive curriculum.
This framework sets the standards for building such a curriculum. To promote achievement of these standards, classroom environments should encourage discourse, reflection, use of multiple problem-solving strategies, and positive dispositions toward mathematics. Teachers should expect that all students can grow mathematically. All students should have equitable access to resources that enhance learning, including instructional materials, libraries, technology, and mentoring. Practice and enrichment should extend beyond the classroom.