Expanding High School Math for a Data-Driven World

Today’s high school students are entering an increasingly data-driven world, one in which skills in data literacy, quantitative reasoning, and integrated statistics are becoming more important for college, careers, and everyday life. On this episode of Leading Voices, Amy Getz, Senior Program Associate of Mathematics Education at WestEd, discusses how high schools can expand advanced math course options alongside traditional math pathways to better prepare students for life after graduation. She explores how college math is evolving, explains why students need opportunities to apply math to open-ended contexts, and shares guidance and resources for district leaders looking to expand advanced math course options for high school students. From the Episode The Integrated Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning (ISQR) course developed by WestEd and The Charles A. Dana Center is currently being piloted. Course materials and implementation resources will be available as open education resources in 2027. Sign up to receive updates about the ISQR course or email your questions to [email protected]. Learn more about the course and download a sample lesson. How We Can Help WestEd partners with teachers, schools, districts, colleges, and state education agencies to meaningfully engage and prepare students—from early childhood to adulthood—for success in math. Explore how WestEd can help deliver rigorous mathematics teaching and learning experiences.