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The ultimate reason for the CARC Mathematics Project is to work with teachers and district staff to help improve student learning and confidence in the area of mathematics through the new program of studies. The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students [and teachers] to: Students [and teachers] who have met these goals will:
 * Improved Student Learning **
 * Use mathematics confidently to solve problems
 * Communicate and reason mathematically
 * Appreciate and value mathematics
 * Make connections between mathematics and its applications
 * Commit themselves to lifelong learning
 * Become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society.
 * Gain understanding and appreciation of the contributions of mathematics as a science, philosophy and art
 * Exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics
 * Engage and persevere in mathematical tasks and projects
 * Contribute to mathematical discussions
 * Take risks in performing mathematical tasks
 * Exhibit curiosity (Alberta Education, 2007, p. 2-3)


 * Orientation Sessions for Administrators and Counsellors **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Sessions will be held for school and/or central office administrators and counsellors to orient them to the new high school math curriculum and help create a picture of what a mathematics classroom might look like once the new program of studies is implemented. Administrators must see their active participation as integral to the successful implementation of this program. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Districts and schools requesting guidance in classroom walkthroughs & coaching in math implementation will also have requests honoured.


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Alberta Education Training Sessions for French Immersion Teachers **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Sessions will be held for French Immersion teachers to orient them and provide them insight into the new curriculum in conjunction with CPFPP. Through these sessions, teachers will explore what a classroom might look like once the new Program of Studies is implemented and will be actively involved in activities that can be used to engage students and help them achieve the concepts within their outcomes. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">These sessions are promoted through regular advertising as well as the CARC French Language Advisory Committee.


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Infusion of Mathematical Processes, Natures of Mathematics, Information and Communications Technology [ICT], and First Nations, Metis, Inuit [FNMI] Perspectives throughout the Strands **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">CARC recognizes that explicit infusion of mathematical processes, natures of math, ICT and FNMI are important foundations to the new program. Teachers and administrators must be sensitive to these and need to be provided with information designed to assist them in their understanding and use.


 * //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Project Evaluation //**

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Data from the Year One, Two & Three Reports will inform Year Four of the project so we may continue, refine, delete or replace elements of the plan to ensure continued successful implementation. This evaluation will assess if the project plan has met its goals and participants’ needs, as well as show how the implementation of varied approaches within the plan has affected teachers’ repertoire of effective skills and strategies, resulting in evidence of improved student learning.


 * //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Continued Conversations with Stakeholders //**

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">CARC and Math Consultants will strive to maintain ongoing, effective communication with our Zone Advisory Board, ARPDC Math Consultants, Alberta Education, ATA Math Specialist Council, and teachers and district staff within Zone 4.