Graduation Changes: Future-Ready Core

What are the Graduation Requirements? Pathways Future Ready Occupational Course of Study (OCS)

Career Pathways Freshmen 2006, 2007, 2008 University College Tech Prep Career Occupational Course of Study 20 credits plus 8 for CCS

Future-Ready Core: Freshmen 2009 The Core (21 units) 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 1 credit of Health/Physical Education 6 Elective Credits (required) 2 credits from CTE, Arts, or Second Language 4 credit Concentration (recommended)

Concentration: (RECOMMENDS AT LEAST FOUR CREDITS IN ONE AREA) • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Arts/Music Education • Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) • Advanced Placement (AP) • Second Language • Learn & Earn Early College or Dual Enrollment • Other

Catawba County Schools 2009-2010 Testing Requirements ALL students must score proficient (Level 3 or 4) on End of Course exams in: English 1 Algebra 1 Civics and Economics Biology U.S. History Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

North Carolina Graduation Project The State Board of Education's requirement for students to complete The North Carolina Graduation Project has been put on hold by the North Carolina General Assembly while committee members study the project. The first graduating class that could possibly be required to complete the project as a graduation requirement would be the class of 2015. Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

It’s not your father’s nor yours Mathematics It’s not your father’s nor yours

Future-Ready Core Math Sequence Math I Math II Math III Math IV (aligned with student’s post high school plans) Algebra I - or - Integrated Math I Geometry Integrated Math II Algebra II Integrated Math III Aligned with CTE pathway AP Statistics Discrete Math Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (AB or BC)

+ * Future-Ready Core Math Sequence + + or + + Future-Ready Core Algebra I 1 Geometry 2 Algebra II 3 Eligible for UNC System + + Courses such as… AP Statistics AFM Pre-Calculus Integrated 4 AP Calculus Discrete Math 4th Math 4 + or 1 2 3 Integrated I + Integrated II + Integrated III Eligible for Community Colleges Courses such as… Drafting II Computerized Accounting Electronics Trigonometry In rare instances, students will be exempted from the Future-Ready Core math sequence. In cases where parents, teachers, counselors, principals and the students believe a different path is appropriate, the student will take the following sequence… Upon Approval Math Substitution 1 2 3 4 Algebra II/Geometry or Integrated II Algebra I or Integrated I Applied Math I Future-Ready Core Applied Math II *N.C.G.S. §115C-81(b) will remain in effect for students with learning disabilities in mathematics that will prevent those students from mastery Algebra I content. This student will be required to take 4 math classes aligned with their goals and abilities.

Future-Ready Core Mathematics Substitution A school may determine that a student should take alternative math courses after providing evidence he or she is demonstrating unusual difficulty in mastering mathematics concepts. (Fail Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 repeatedly)

Suggested Decision-Making Process for Mathematics Substitution 1 2 3 4 5 Request is made Committee convenes Review Multiple Data Sources Committee Recommends Decision by Principal A written request with reasons is made to substitute mathematics course credits to the recommended Future Ready Core mathematics courses Request is received by the school counselor Request may be made from a parent/guardian, school counselor, principal (or designee), or teacher If the request is made by school personnel, evidence of parent consent should be present The principal convenes a school-based committee to review the request Committee should meet at a time amenable to a parent/guardian’s schedule Committee meets and reviews multiple sources of summative and formative assessment data Committee reviews intervention strategies that have been in place prior to the substitution request Committee considers student’s graduation timeframe Committee makes recommendation aligned with student needs and post-secondary plans Principal receives the committee recommendation Principal makes the final decision. All relevant parties are informed. Schedule is changed to minimize any lost instructional time Documentation of decision and changes are noted A student’s parent/guardian should be fully informed and involved throughout the process

Standard Course of Study now Essential Standards

Testing The Math A Essential Standards will be tested upon the completion of Algebra 1 or Integrated 1. The Math BC Essential Standards will be tested upon the completion of Geometry and Algebra 2 or Integrated 2 and 3.   

New Content Math A Algebra 1, Geometry, Discrete Math BC Algebra 2, Geometry, Discrete Examples: Truth Tables Vertex-Edge Graphs – Euler Circuits Linear Programming Optimization Weighted Digraphs Constructions

What is Discrete Math? Existence Problems Counting Problems Optimization Problems Examples: Game Theory, Cryptography, and Computer Programming

Problem-Based Learning Lessons begin with a context-based problem and concepts emerge as students attempt to solve the problems. Students analyze data and make conjectures based on models. The teacher is a facilitator. Lessons involve small-group cooperative learning and technology. Assessments are both formal and informal through journals, projects, group evaluations, and quizzes. Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

Mathematics Questions What does the 4th Math look like? Do we offer the traditional courses, Integrated, or both? How will we support struggling students? Are bridge courses needed? What professional development will teachers need to teach the new Essential Standards? How do we create a district mathematics program based on Problem-Based Learning (District Strategic Plan)?

Catawba County Schools Mathematics Plan A group of stakeholders will begin meeting on January 28, 2010 Analyze changes to Content (DPI) and Instructional Process (DSP) Map out vision and plan for mathematical paradigm shift

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