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Everyone Can Learn Math

Everyone Can Learn Math. Sam Bowne Math, Science, CTE Teacher's Conference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crOL0nMGuHU. His Book. http://goo.gl/8K2a9. Failure of Math Education. Only 8% - 10% of African American and Latino students are proficient in algebra

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Everyone Can Learn Math

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  1. Everyone Can Learn Math Sam BowneMath, Science, CTE Teacher's Conference

  2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crOL0nMGuHU

  3. His Book • http://goo.gl/8K2a9

  4. Failure of Math Education • Only 8% - 10% of African American and Latino students are proficient in algebra • 2008 California Standards Test of algebra

  5. Special Education Students • In 2007, he taught students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges • Majority were African American and Latino • Many from single-parent or parentless homes • Attention deficit disorder • Mild cerebral palsy • Math skills at 3rd grade level

  6. Results • Final exam in December 2007 • Algebra scores • His Special Ed class: 57% • District-wide average: 43%

  7. Achievement Gaps Closed • Racial • African American and Latino students scored above California's Caucasian students • Income • His low-income students scored above California Economically Advantaged students

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