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Gone are the days when math instruction involved memorizing formulas to solve problems.
Over the next two years, as Mississippi adopts what's known as the Common Core State Standards, students will see a greater emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving.
It's an approach that may not appeal to many would-be teachers. And, for some, it may go beyond their abilities. Mississippi teachers' scores in math are already the lowest in the nation on the Praxis tests - part of the requirement for certification. ...