| In order to raise the level of student achievement in secondary school mathematics, which everyone agrees is urgently necessary, there must be major improvements in the expository procedures employed by teachers. Accordingly, we specify the essential attributes of the teachers we need to bring about such improvements (Section I), offer some classroom-tested suggestions for their consideration (Section II), emphasize the current need to reinstate proof in secondary mathematics (Section III), outline the essential role of the mathematical community (Section IV) and describe certain external conditions that must exist in order for well-prepared teachers to be successful (Section V). |
This document is contained in three .pdf files:A Plan for Improving the Quality of Exposition in High School Mathematics
Appendix 1: Professional Diary of Frank B. Allen
Appendix 2: The Language of Mathematical Exposition