One example he cited was having students find a way to deduce how far across a river is, without actually measuring it. It can be done. You just have to find the right size peg. Another new area of the math curriculum is presentation. Illingworth said the students will not only learn mathematical and problem solving skills, but they must also learn ways to present their results clearly and effectively.
Every good scientist is a good presenter.
Reorganization of the curriculum began about three years ago, DeBenedictis said. It is an ongoing project with new goals made every year. This year's goals include providing students with better materials and improving continuity between grades and between schools. These goals are made by 10 different task committees, each for a different area of curriculum. Illingworth is the head of the math task committee.