Pathways
About Pathways
What are math pathways? In short:
Mathematics pathways refer to the course or the sequence of courses that students take to meet credit or program requirements and to prepare them to use mathematics for their careers, for making sense of the world, and for their own sense of enjoyment and empowerment.
Typically, discussions of mathematics pathways focus on the courses students take as they progress through secondary (high school) and postsecondary education (college or other career training) and how the availability of multiple pathway options allows students to take advantage of opportunities best suited to their unique needs.
Recommendations
In 2024, Colorado's math pathways task force finalized this set of five recommendations for modernizing high school math pathways, covering:
- Pathway creation and advocacy
- Career and academic planning
- Supplemental instruction
- Connections between high schools and higher education
- Professional learning for teachers
Events
Do you want to know more about math pathways? Join us in person at an upcoming event to learn about pathways and to connect with others.
Past pathway events have included CCTM preconference sessions and stand-alone, full-day events.
People and Support
Colorado's math pathways efforts are led by a set of volunteers coming from Colorado school districts, institutions of higher education, and government agencies.
These have been joined by dozens of teachers, counselors, administrators, and others, and their work receives by national- and state-level support.
