Secondary Schools Core Math Curriculum Recommendation
PreK-5th
Math
Algebra III
Core 7
Core 8
Algebra I
Geometry
Core 6
Algebra II
PreCalc/Trig
ACTION STEPSAnalyze. Assess. Recommend.
Pilot Process• Two Pilot periods
• Teachers chose two curriculum options for comparison
• Middle School Pilots
• 26 Teachers ranging from 2 – 15+ years of experience
• 15 out of 18 schools represented
• High School Pilots
• 32 Teachers ranging from 2 – 15+ years of experience
• All comprehensive high schools represented
• Pilot classes included CWC support for ELL and SWD
Curriculum• Middle School Curriculum
o Agile Mind (Core 6, 7, 8)
o Carnegie
o Connected Math
o Ready
• High School Curriculumo Agile Mind (Algebra II)
o Carnegie
o Core Plus
o Pathways
Numeracy Workgroup• Analyzed PreK – 12 math data
• Met with Focus Groupso Pilot and other math teachers
o Department Chairs
o Administrators
o Parents
• Studied survey feedbacko MS Pilot teachers
o HS Pilot teachers
Goal: K-12 Alignment of Core Curriculum
College & Career
Ready
We’re recommending moving from this…
Core 6
Core 7
Core 8
Goal: K-12 Alignment of Core Curriculum
College & Career
Ready
…to this for our MS math program.
Core 6
Core 7
Core 8
Goal: K-12 Alignment of Core Curriculum
College & Career
Ready
We’re recommending moving from this…
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Goal: K-12 Alignment of Core Curriculum
College & Career
Ready
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
…to this for our HS math program.
USD 259 Teacher comments“…great applications
of concepts…
“…very obvious preparation for
college...”
“…many opportunities to correct errors and
discuss…”
“…the strengths of this program are endless…”“…great curriculum adapted
to the standards…”
“…great deal of resources for teachers to utilize…”
“…extensive resources for scaffolding for high and low level student needs…”
“…in-depth and rigorous lessons and assignments…”
“…students are performing better than
with other resources we have used…”
“…material is culturally relevant and interesting to
my students…”
“…lessons are structured for students to explore and
discover learning…”
“…workload would be lessened from what we currently have…”
Key beliefs that guided the recommendation:• Strong core curriculum and instruction is critical to
ensure that interventions can better meet the needs of students at risk.
• An aligned and cohesive K-12 curriculum, especially MS & HS, is essential for student and teacher success.
• The data analysis and feedback from key stakeholders highly recommends that the needs and gaps must be addressed as quickly as possible to support teachers and students.