In the Dallas Independent School District, Title I money supports several mathematics programs, including a standards-based math curriculum and the development of assessments to measure progress. For one thing, jobs that once required little mathematics now demand specific skills in algebra, geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics. The study shows that while U.S. students are learning the basics of mathematics and scoring above the international average at the fourth grade, by the eighth grade they are lagging behind, and by the 12th grade their standing has fallen even further. I gives districts new flexibility in how they use Title I money. Many strategies exist for using Title I to improve mathematics curriculum and instruction.
Sidebars give two case studies and list resources.
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