The Government of Alberta announced some changes to the provinces curriculum on Tuesday, December 6. 

As part of the 'Future Ready' initiative, steps are being taken to improve high school students marks in mathematics.

“We will work diligently to improve our math scores by reinforcing basic skills and by introducing new programs. Strong math skills are key to success in learning,” said David Eggen, Minister of Education.

Teachers will soon be able to receive $2,000 to help cover the cost of post-secondary courses that will help them better teach students. Alberta Education will be using $2 million from the existing budget to do this.

Starting in 2018, students will once again have to show their work on math diploma exams. Grade 9's will also see a non-calculator section added to the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT). 

"Our Government takes this matter very seriously, all parties, government, teachers, post secondary institutions, parents all have a part to play in improving our mathematics results," said Eggen.

Some of the changes came from suggestions from the Math Curriculum Review Working group. 

For more information, visit the Alberta Education website

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