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Elementary Math

Learn more about whether Alabama is ensuring every elementary teacher is equipped and supported to deliver rigorous, effective math instruction.
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Alabama’s Performance

Strong
Explore the key policy levers below to learn more about how Alabama is implementing Elementary Math policies.
See how Alabama performs across policy levers to improve Elementary Math
Teacher Preparation Standards
Preparation Program Approval
Licensure Tests
High-Quality Instructional Materials
Professional Learning
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Moderate
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Ungraded

Recommendations for Alabama for Elementary Math

High-Quality Instructional Materials

  • Require districts to adopt and implement high-quality math instructional materials
  • Collect and publish data on the curricula districts are using
  • Enact a policy that requires districts to publish the math curricula they are using to ensure transparency for parents and the school community

Preparation Program Approval

  • Maintain full authority over prep programs and do not permit outside entities to make the final decision on program renewal

Professional Learning

  • Conduct robust ongoing evaluation of professional learning
References

  1. Employment in STEM occupations. (2024, August 24). Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/stem-employment.htm