The Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools: K through Grade 12

Jurisdictions around the world are struggling to help students improve achievement in mathematics. Some refer to mathematics as the language of the 21st century. Many recognize the need for all students to have strong math skills in order to recognize, understand, and explain their changing world as well as to access opportunities in the AI-infused workplaces of the future.

In July 2023, the California Department of Education released the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, a resource designed to “help align classroom teaching with California’s rigorous math learning standards”. Moving into year two of implementation, are there early signs of promising practice that can help educators globally as we focus on improving outcomes for all students?

Join panelist Kyndall Brown (Kyndall Brown, Executive Director, California Mathematics Project Statewide Office, UCLA; California) and respondent Christine Suurtamm (Professor Emeritus, University of Ottawa; Ontario) and facilitator Jennifer Adams (Editor-in-Chief, Knowledgehook; Ottawa, Canada) for this compelling discussion. Registrants are welcome to engage with these leaders through the chat.

1. Why was it necessary to revise and rewrite the original Mathematics Framework from 2013? What is the intended change of outcomes with the 2023 Framework?

2. What are core ideas in the new Framework? How is the Framework structured? How are teachers being supported as they move forward with implementation of the new Framework?

3. What was the experience in Ontario - developing and implementing a new math curriculum?

4. In the early stages of implementation, are you seeing some promising practice? Are you seeing some initial promising outcomes for students?

5. What advice do you have for teachers, principals and senior education leaders who are in schools worldwide as they reflect and act on improving math achievement?