1. Lou Maynus Mathematics Coordinator WVDE Office of Instruction
Recommending High School Mathematics Course Sequences What’s the Difference?
Lou Maynus
Mathematics Coordinator
WVDE Office of Instruction

2. Policy 2510 (Effective 2008)
Core Graduation Requirements Mathematics – 4 credits for all students

3. Policy 2510 Professional Pathway
It is the intent that students in the professional pathway will take mathematics annually, but must take at least three mathematics classes in grades The recommended course sequence, which may include college courses, AP courses or virtual school courses, for students in the professional pathway is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. The mathematics courses selected for credit must be relevant to the student’s concentration.

4. Policy 2510 Skilled Pathway
It is also the intent that students in the skilled pathway will take mathematics annually, but must take at least three mathematics classes in grades The recommended course sequence in the skilled pathway is Algebra I, geometry, conceptual mathematics, college transition mathematics or Algebra II. College Transition Mathematics must be offered annually and will be counted as a mathematics credit.

5. Provide Handout

6. Policy 2510 College Transition Course
Students in the professional pathway and college bound students in the skilled pathway, who do not achieve the State assessment College readiness benchmark for mathematics, shall be required to take a college transition mathematics course during their senior year.

9. Policy 2510 Algebra Support
Because of the extreme importance of mastery of the Algebra I content standards and objectives (CSOs), students who need additional time to master Algebra I CSOs may be identified at the local level using a data-based decision making process….
Counties selecting a scheduling option that places students who need extra time into two separate math courses may grant students up to two math credits toward graduation upon successful course completion. It is further recommended that students who are in the most need of continuous math instruction be enrolled in at least one math course each year in high school.

10. What is WVDE Office of Instruction’s recommended delivery of the Algebra CSOs for our “at risk” student population?
These students should take Algebra I during their ninth grade year. They should participate in a heterogeneous mix of students in regular classroom instruction (Algebra I). Interventions for the “at risk” students include finding the time to re-teach targeted concepts or skills and providing additional practice (Algebra Support).
Provide Handout.

12. Coming Soon…
4 – 6 Algebra Readiness Assessments To be placed on Acuity Completion Date – tentatively March 2010.

13. Other Resources

17. So, what’s the difference?
CAUTION! State College Admissions letter dated June 18, 2009 “We regret that you are not eligible for admission to a bachelor’s degree program at this time. Your high school transcript does not show that you meet HEPC state admissions recommendations…You may enroll in a two-year or associate degree program to start with…”
Bottom line…Conceptual Math was not accepted as a college prep math course.

18. Policy 2510 Electives Required to be Offered
Algebra II
Algebra III
Geometry or Applied Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Trigonometry
Conceptual Mathematics
College Transition Mathematics

19. Policy 2510 Optional Electives
Calculus
Integrated Mathematics I, II, III, and IV
Probability and Statistics
Mathematics college courses
AP Mathematics courses
*Algebra Support is counted as a math credit for graduation but not accepted by colleges as a college prep math course

20. HEPC Recommendations (2008-2009)
Recommended
Not Recommended
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Probability and Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Algebra III
Calculus
Conceptual Math
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College Transition

21. Why is Mathematics So Important?
With a partner, read the statements. Collaboratively, make a stack of the statements you believe to be accurate and a stack of those you do not think are correct. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the group.