2. Planning 4 Math Success Plan It Out Speak Out Carry It Out Reach Out Parents 4 Ways 2 Figure It Out

3. Washington State revised law to require three years of math in order to graduate. The State Board of Education is implementing this requirement. www.sbe.wa.gov

4. What Makes a Prepared Graduate?

7. Add It Up: Math Matters Did you know… Math graduation requirements are not the same requirements of most colleges

8. Did you know… Students who only take basic math are less likely to get accepted to the college of their choice Add It Up: Math Matters

9. 46% of Washington State college students must take at least one remedial math class: Remedial courses cost the same tuition rate Remedial courses do not count towards the completion of a degree Remedial courses are costly to the college system

10. The Other Dropout Issue 63% of students who must take one or more math remediation courses drop out of college 70% of all high school graduates pursue higher education

11. Education =Salary + Employment U.S. Department of Labor (full-time wage earners, 25 and older, during 2006) Education Attained Weekly Salary% Unemployment Doctorate$1,4411.4 Professional$1,4741.1 Master$1,1401.7 Baccalaureate$9622.3 Associate$7213.0 Some College$6743.9 High School Diploma$5954.3 No Diploma$4196.8

12. What College Students Say about Math…

13. Persistence Matters When your goal is in sight -try and try again!

14. Engagement Math makes sense when it connects to personal goals -and to the world around us

15. Family Multiplies Math Success

16. 4 Ways 2 Figure It Out Plan It Out Speak Out Carry It Out Reach Out

17. Plan it Out Plan to Be College-and Career-Ready Enroll in math courses every year of high school Research the math requirements of your child’s chosen career path/college of choice Create a Family Plan

18. Ask how curricula aligns with the College Readiness Standards Develop parent networks devoted to math success Attend events at your child’s school Go online to communicate Speak Out One Voice Can Be Heard

19. We All Have Math Strengths

20. Show your math strengths Encourage leadership: tutor younger siblings peer learning labs Assess your environment: Is time managed wisely? Is there an organized, dedicated space for homework? Is my child healthy? Carry It Out Bring Math Education Home

21. Do you have math anxiety ? Reverse tutoring helps parents: Break down the problem Pinpoint areas for practice or support from the teacher Give child the chance to verbalize what they know Empower child and build confidence

22. Know how to reach administrators and teachers Write a list of questions for conferences Ask for help for yourself if needed Reach Out Ask What’s Happening in Your Child’s Math Classroom

24. Parent Support Counts

25. Your Math Road Map Moving Beyond Course Requirements to Clarifying What Students Should Know and Be Able to Do www.transitionmathproject.org