Mississippi’s Performance
Moderate
Explore the key policy levers below to learn more about how Mississippi is implementing Elementary Math policies.
See how Mississippi performs across policy levers to improve Elementary Math
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Moderate
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Recommendations for Mississippi 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
Licensure Tests
- Revise the current test or select a new test that adequately covers all four content topics and is rated at least acceptable
Preparation Program Approval
- Require math experts on site visits during program renewal processes to gauge implementation of math specific pedagogical and content knowledge
- Use math licensure test data as part of the program renewal process, identifying a specific target (more than 25% do not pass on the first attempt) that would raise a warning for program reviewers
Professional Learning
- Conduct robust ongoing evaluation of professional learning
- Provide districts with funds to support the math coaches/specialists to improve instruction. Consider how the state can provide training and ongoing support for coaches to promote consistency in math instruction statewide
Teacher Preparation Standards
- Encourage elementary teacher preparation programs to prioritize math courses designed for educators over traditional higher-level math requirements
References
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Employment in STEM occupations. (2024, August 24). Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/stem-employment.htm