Mathematics Education under the Gavel: Who Controls the Minimum Competency Standards?
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| Title: | Mathematics Education under the Gavel: Who Controls the Minimum Competency Standards? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kajander, Ann (ORCID |
| Source: | Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. Dec 2022 22(4):959-973. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Mathematics Education, Academic Standards, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Mathematics Tests, Court Litigation, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Mathematics Teachers, Beginning Teachers, Guidelines, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s42330-022-00255-w |
| ISSN: | 1492-6156 1942-4051 |
| Abstract: | In 2019, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced a mandatory mathematics examination for all newly licensed teachers in the province. The following winter, after a brief pilot and a few months during COVID of testing, a court case declared the mathematics examination unconstitutional, and it has been paused since January 2021. This paper discusses the research-based evidence that has led to support from a mathematics standpoint for such an examination, as well as the court case that has changed the ability of the province to provide licensing guidelines. We provide our research conclusions on why such an examination might be needed and cautions for considering the reasons that led to the court overturning the proficiency test. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1369207 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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