A Secondary Mathematics Core Curriculum Three years of high-school mathematics curriculum. The vision of MATH Connections is that all students can learn mathematics. MATH Connections is a complete three-year high school curriculum for all students that has as its mission the conceptual development of the learner. Using the NCTM Standards as a guideline and replacing traditional Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, MATH Connections blends the mathematics of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, and discrete mathematics. MATH Connections is concept driven.
T hat is, concepts are introduced in the context of real-world applications, problems, and projects.
Rather than teaching a single topic, MATH Connections uses broader concepts to link topics together in a unified, interconnected approach. MATH Connections is designed to provide students with experiences that excite their curiosity, stimulate their imagination, and challenge their skills. The pedagogical approach of MATH Connections is flexible. It is intended to meet the needs of all students by making a concerted effort to accommodate a variety of student learning styles and levels. Student assessment in MATH Connections includes written, oral, and demonstration formats that assess higher-order thinking skills.