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) Principal and team of teachers determine adequate amount of time (Chart III, 6 – 8)

Considerations for Accelerating Students in High School Mathematics in 8 th Grade 8 th Grade MathematicsMath I for 8 th GradeHigh School Math I 27 objectives64 objectives51 objectives Functions 5 objectivesFunctions 8 objectivesFunctions 3 objectives Solve equations/inequalities 2 objectives Solve equations/inequalities 2 objectives Solve equations/inequalities 1 objective Investigate patterns 4 objectives Represent & interpret data 7 objectives Represent & interpret data 3 objectives Congruence & Similarity 5 objectives Coordinate proof 6 objectives Coordinate proof 3objectives

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 (p. 126 ff)

Other Options Summer programs for Math 8 after 7 th grade Virtual school for Math I prior to fall of 9 th 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

SB 359 § 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

Placement

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 Phone: (304) ext

Adolescent Programming: English Language Arts Jessica George ELA Coordinator Office of Secondary Learning Transforming School Counseling Conference

ELA in Policy 2510

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 Transition Objectives

Scheduling

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

Transition vs. CR Transition COMPASS <71 Required to be offered Develop college- and career- readiness CR COMPASS ≥ 71 Not required to be offered Enhance college- and career- readiness

English 12 Placement

Placement Scenarios COMPASS Writing Skills Score less than 71 English 12 Transition Other higher level English course greater than or equal to 71 Not seeking college credit in English Any 12 th grade English course Seeking college credit in English AP ® English or dual credit

SREB

Questions? Jessica George ELA Coordinator Office of Secondary Learning Phone: (304) ext