Math Adoption
Last Adoption K-5 TERC, 6-8 CMP in 1997 – Standards have changed at least three times since then & State testing has changed three times K-5 Harcourt in – Standards have changed twice since then 6-8 Glencoe in – Standards have changed twice since then
Curricular Alignment Governing board, Superintendent, and Principals all sign a curricular agreement from ADE ensuring the teaching of Arizona’s state standards. Materials are aligned to AZCCRS. Save teacher time and ensures the use of research-based materials. Promote teacher collaboration between schools
Other Considerations Madison’s math proficiency rates are consistently lower in math than in reading. When combined with effective instruction, a newly adopted program will help enhance our students’ ability to compete on the national level.
Process February – Scope of Services sent to vendors March – committee review to select semifinalists March – presentations by semifinalist vendors to committee, narrowed down to two finalists May – each vendor provided PD July – 19 pilot teachers, grades 2, 4, 6, received materials August – October – public display September – second round of PD, teachers switched materials November – pilot teachers met to evaluate programs and select vendor for recommendation to the board
McGraw-Hill 96% rating by committee to become semifinalist My Math (K-5) & Glencoe Math (6-8) Consumables Digital resources Manipulatives Aligned to AZCCRS
Houghton Mifflin 90% rating by committee to become semifinalist Go Math (K-8) Consumables Digital resources Manipulatives Aligned to AZCCRS
Committee Recommendation 19 pilot teachers met on Tuesday, November 4 to review data. Data included parent, teacher, and student surveys. Qualitative descriptions
Committee Recommendation Committee recommendation is… McGraw-Hill Parent, Student, and Teacher survey results all indicated McGraw Hill as the recommendation.
Features Consumable, write-in textbooks for life of adoption Ongoing professional development from McGraw-Hill’s national math consultant team Hands-on kits Hybrid of print and digital resources Common digital platform (K-8) Regular & Accelerated to support honors ALEKS – individualized digital instructional tool Complete print and digital teacher library Strong local references (Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert)
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