> Judging from some of the questions that have been floated lately, I know
> there are some people working on specific course objectives for beginning
> and intermediate algebra. I'd like to get a copy (or, at least, a list of
> overall objectives) from anyone who cares to share them.
>
> In addition, if you teach college algebra or any entry level college math
> course, I'd like to hear what you think needs to be included in the
> pre-college math courses.
As a start on organizing/rethinking these courses you might look first at
the AMATYC publication, Crossroads in Mathematics: Standards for
Introductory College Mathematics Before Calculus, as well as the NCTM's
Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics and the
California Framework documents. These provide much guidance and some
particulars.
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