Exemptions from final exams are detrimental to success in college study, and particularly in college mathematics. Advisors play a significant role in creating an intellectual environment where learning, problem solving and achievement are valued. Classes which encourage the transfer of material across disciplines and specific course boundaries aid the student greatly in college. Never should the student be scheduled in high school courses so that more than one semester passes without enrollment in a mathematics course. Reading skills inadequate to understand or work with modeling problems hinder the learning of mathematics and the ability to connect mathematics to other disciplines.
Homework is a critical part of learning and retaining information.
These recommendations apply to all disciplines whose structure requires the use of previously learned information. The report in its entirety contains information regarding content recommendations, technology recommendations, teaching and environmental issues, and teacher training recommendations. Interested persons are encouraged to obtain a copy either on the Internet or by mail. Copies should also be housed in college and high school libraries.