1. 21 st Century Skills and Mathematics: Preparing Every Child for the 21st Century ASSM 2009 Annual Meeting

2. Plan Partnership for 21 st Century Skills Importance of 21 st Century Skills 21 st Century Skills Framework Mathematics and 21 st Century Skills Questions for discussion

3. The Partnership is… …the nation’s leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The Partnership and its member organizations encourage schools, districts, and states to advocate for the infusion of 21 st century skills into education and provide tools and resources that help facilitate and drive change.

4. P21 Members The Partnership is unique. P21 fills a distinctive and vital role as THE leading education and business partnership advocating for a 21st century skills education system. Currently there are 38 members of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills that represent all sectors of American society. 10 states (which collectively educate over 7.3 million students) have joined the Partnership to ensure students graduate with 21 st century skills and the ability to succeed in the global job market.

5. P21 Partner States Current State Partners Arizona Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina South Dakota West Virginia Wisconsin

6. Why are 21st Century Skills so critical? 21 st century skills, combining technology literacy, critical thinking, creativity and mastery of core subject matter, are the lifeblood of a productive workforce in today's global, knowledge-based economy. Skills that are important in the new economy are problem solving and critical thinking, in which U.S. students are falling behind. Why 21st Century Skills?

7. Source: PISA, 2000, 2003 Courtesy of Cisco Systems 30th 25th 20th 15th 10th 5th 1st 2000 2003 OECD Ranking Ranking of G8 countries: 10 th grade math & problem solving 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Math Science Reading Problem Solving 24 th 18 th 24 th 14 th 18 th 15 th Problem - Why 21st Century Skills? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

8. A critical thinker A problem solver An innovator An effective communicator An effective collaborator A self-directed learner Information and media literate Globally aware Civically engaged Financially and economically literate Every Student Must Be:

9. 21st Century Skills Framework The Framework for 21st Century Learning describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life. To learn more visit: www.21stcenturyskills.orgwww.21stcenturyskills.org

10. 21st Century Skills Framework Core Subjects -Economics -English -Government -Arts -History -Geography -Reading or Language -Arts -Mathematics -Science -World Languages -Civics 21st Century Themes - Global Awareness - Financial, Economic, Business & Entrepreneurship Literacy - Civic Literacy - Health Literacy

11. Learning & Innovation Skills Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Communication & Collaboration 21st Century Skills Framework

12. Information, Media & Technology Skills Information Literacy (Access, Evaluate, Use and Manage Information) Media Literacy (Access, Manage, Understand and Analyze Media, and Create Media Products) ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) Literacy

13. 21st Century Skills Framework Life & Career Skills Flexibility & Adaptability Initiative & Self-Direction Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility

14. Mathematics and 21 st Century Skills Framework is still under development P21 recognizes the unique nature of mathematics Focus is on integrating 21 st Century skills into the mathematics curriculum

15. Current Projects Standards revision Achieve mathematics benchmark revision 21 st Century Skills map for mathematics

16. Sample Framework

17. Food for Thought and Discussion What would 21 st Century skills look like in the context of a mathematics curriculum? Which 21 st Century skills are the most appropriate to integrate in mathematics? How would you incorporate creativity, innovation, and collaboration? What might a 21st Century skills mathematics curriculum look like on air, online, and in the classroom?