1. Building Stronger Math Students By Building a Stronger Foundation The MCPS K – 12 Math Program John T. Baker Middle School January 23, 2013 Parent Articulation Meeting

2. Mathematics Program Goals Develop students who value math and see it as useful to solving problems and making sense of the world. Engage all students in experiences that help them reach proficiency. Ensure that all students master the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to be college and career ready. Prepare students with the desire and skills necessary to have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) or other college-level math courses in high school.

3. Upgrades are being made to the mathematics program in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) based on: The findings and recommendations in the K-12 Mathematics Work Group Report (2010) The alignment of the curriculum with the internationally driven Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

4. Additional factors influencing changes to the mathematics program include the following: The evolving definition of college/career readiness driven by the demands of the 21 st century work force. The University System of Maryland’s new expectation that students complete Algebra 2 and a “non-trivial” mathematics course in their senior year. The anticipated Algebra 2 test mandated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) scheduled to begin in the 2014-2015 school year.

5. MCPS What it takes to be college ready College & Work Ready 1650 SAT 24 ACT Pass an AP/IB Exam Algebra 2 by Grade 11 (C or higher) Algebra 1 by Grade 8 (C or higher) Grade 6 Math in Grade 5 MSA Reading Advanced Grades 3 - 8

7. (2012–2013) HOW DOES THE ROLLOUT PLAN AFFECT CURRENT GRADE 5 (2012–2013) Students? 5 5 6 6 7 7 C2.0 Alg.1 C2.0 Geo C2.0 Alg.2 C2.0 Pre Calc AP 6 6 7 7 IM 7 7 Alg. P C2P.Cal 56789101112 7 7 IM C2 P.Cal AP IM C2Alg1 C2Geo.C2Alg2C2 P.Cal AP MVC C2Alg1 C2Geo.C2Alg2 C2Alg1 C2GeoC2Alg2 Courses that will phase out Courses that will phase out C2.0 Courses that will phase in Courses Remaining

8. REGULATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISB-RA Related Entries: IED, IKC-RA, IOF-RA, ISA,JEC-RA Responsible Office: Curriculum and Instructional Programs High School Courses Taught in Middle School (1) A high school course offered at any middle school must meet the following criteria: (a) The teacher must meet certification requirements specific to the course and subject code taught; (b) The high school curriculum must be taught; and (c) The final examination given in each course must be the same as the examination given in high school. (2) When a high school course specifically required for graduation is offered for credit in middle school, students must follow established pathways. (3) A middle school student must successfully pass both semesters of the course and the associated semester B final examination in order to earn credit consistent with the Code of Maryland Regulations §13A.03.02.05I(3). (4) Partial credit will not be awarded for completing one semester of a two- semester sequence in middle school.

9. Where Can I Learn More? www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math// Tracy Tomlinson, Math Resource Teacher Tracy_O_Tomlinson@mcpsmd.org 301-253-7010