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Adolescent Programming: Mathematics. John Ford Mathematics Coordinator Office of Secondary Learning Transforming School Counseling Conference. Policy 2510 Changes Affecting Mathematics. PK – 8 “Appropriate and sufficient emphasis” (Chart I, PK – 5)
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Adolescent Programming: Mathematics John Ford Mathematics Coordinator Office of Secondary LearningTransforming School Counseling Conference
Policy 2510 Changes Affecting Mathematics PK – 8 • “Appropriate and sufficient emphasis” (Chart I, PK – 5) • Principal and team of teachers determine adequate amount of time (Chart III, 6 – 8)
Considerations for Accelerating Students in High School Mathematics in 8th Grade
Compacting Math 7, 8 and Math I The Common Core State Standards initiative has provided “compacted” pathways can be found in the document Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Appendix A: Designing High School Mathematics Courses Based on the Common Core State Standards, at http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards. (p. 126 ff)
Other Options • Summer programs for Math 8 after 7th grade • Virtual school for Math I prior to fall of 9th grade • Others?
Policy 2510 Changes Affecting Mathematics 9 – 12 • 4 credits (no annual requirement) • Course names remain Math I – IV (with local option for alternative names) • Three required electives (math credits) Math I Lab, Transition Mathematics for Seniors, one AP® math course (Charts IV and V)
Math I Lab • Mathematics Credit • Fills in for middle school mathematics instructions missed by students transitioning into NxG standards-based courses in 2014-15.
SB 359 §18-2-39. College and career readiness initiative. (e) The state board shall develop a twelfth-grade transitional course for both English/language arts and math for those students who are not on track to be college and career ready based on the assessment or exam, as applicable, required pursuant to subsection (c) of this section…
Transition mathematics for Seniors • Placement • SREB Course and WV’s course alignment • Training for WV teachers
AP® Mathematics Courses • No change in policy 2510 – one such course is required to be offered. • College dual credit mathematics courses will still be allowed to provide math credits.
QUESTIONS? John Ford, Mathematics Coordinator Office of Secondary Learning Email: jford@access.k12.wv.us Phone: (304) 558-5325 ext. 53349
Adolescent Programming: English Language Arts Jessica GeorgeELA Coordinator Office of Secondary LearningTransforming School Counseling Conference
English 12 Transition From Guidance Document: • For students with less than 71 on COMPASS Writing Skills • Fulfills fourth-year English requirement • Goal: ensure college- and career-readiness
English 12 CR • Optional elective to be offered • For students with 71 or higher on COMPASS Writing Skills • Fulfills fourth-year English requirement • Goal: enhance college- and career-readiness
Questions? Jessica George ELA Coordinator Office of Secondary Learning Email: jlgeorge@access.k12.wv.us Phone: (304) 558-5325 ext. 53026