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South Dakota educators oppose proposed math standard changes, citing risks to rigorous instruction.
South Dakota math educators urged the state Board of Education to keep current math standards, warning a proposed rewrite is overly simplified and lacks necessary detail for rigorous instruction.
Testimony from teachers and university professors highlighted concerns that the new standards, influenced by national models including the Archimedes framework, could undermine teaching effectiveness.
Despite state officials citing persistent low math proficiency—44% of students meeting standards annually—as justification for change, educators argue existing standards, used in high-performing schools, provide a clear, coherent foundation.
The board also discussed health education updates, including caregiver training and human trafficking awareness, with caution against expanding state mandates.
A follow-up public comment session is set for Feb. 23 in Pierre.
Los educadores de Dakota del Sur se oponen a los cambios propuestos en el estándar de matemáticas, citando riesgos para la instrucción rigurosa.