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Hess, Karin K.; Jones, Ben S.; Carlock, Dennis; Walkup, John R. – Online Submission, 2009
To teach the rigorous skills and knowledge students need to succeed in future college-entry courses and workforce training programs, education stakeholders have increasingly called for more rigorous curricula, instruction, and assessments. Identifying the critical attributes of rigor and measuring its appearance in curricular materials is…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Classification, Matrices, Curriculum Development
Francis, Raymond – 2000
This paper provides instructions for linking conceptual understandings using the Connections Matrix. The Connections Matrix and the process of connecting the curriculum works equally well with state-level learning objectives or outcomes. The intent of this process is to help educators see the overlap and connections between what teachers say they…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Matrices
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Carlson, David; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1993
Presents five recommendations of the Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group: (1) The syllabus must respond to the client disciplines; (2) The first course should be matrix oriented; (3) Faculty should consider the needs and interests of students; (4) Faculty should use technology; and (5) At least one follow-up course should be required. Provides a…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Francis, Raymond W. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1996
Describes the use of a matrix process to establish connections between mathematics and science using national standards. The matrix can be established as a regular part of the planning process and can help guide educators to implement effective activities which embed the standards and connections within the curriculum rather than as supplemental…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
Froelich, Gary W.; And Others – 1991
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. When completed, the Addenda Series is expected to consist of…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis
Meiring, Steven P.; And Others – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics," provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. When completed, it is expected that the Addenda Series will…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development