Short description: Outdated myths about students with outstanding mathematical expertise, and programs designed to both create and serve these students, often prevent policymakers, educators, parents, and students themselves from developing students’ exceptional mathematical promise. In this session, we examine some of these myths and discuss research-based programs, resources, and strategies to counteract them and maximize students’ mathematical achievement, engagement, and innovation.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Be able to cite data and policies to support the need for advanced mathematics programs, practices, and resources for students of all cultural, gender, racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Learn to recognize and utilize resources and strategies that serve students with mathematical expertise, engagement, innovation, and enjoyment