Living with change.

To the best of our knowledge…at the moment.

That’s right. The BINGO’s gone, but the acronyms remain.

Three years of mathematics will be required for graduation, beginning with the class of The requirement can be met with Algebra II, an equivalent Career/Technical course, or an approved substitute.

ACADEMIC LEARNING STANDARDS Revised learning standards for K-12 mathematics are adopted (July 2008) Newly revised math standards should be Implemented in K-8 as well as Alg 1/Int I classes Full implementation of new high school math standards INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Instructional Materials Report with recommendations available to districts Aligned instructional materials are adopted by districts MSP Last administration of K-8 WASL (April 2009) MSP aligned to newly revised math learning standards (Apr. 2010) WASL/HSPE Last administration of 10 th Gr. WASL (April 2009) 10 th Gr. HSPE aligned to old math learning standards (Apr. 2010) End-of-Course HSPE EOCs in Alg 1/Int 1 and Geom/Int 2 (Cut scores set Aug. 2011) Class of 2013 required to pass EOCs or Comprehensive Test Comprehensive/ Re-takes WASL re-takes available in April and Aug. HSPE available as a re-take in April and Aug. Comprehensive test of new standards offered as a re-take in April and Aug. (Students passing math courses before can use Comprehensive Test)

Making a long story short(er). When last we met, Washington had just adopted new K-12 standards in mathematics, and had begun an instructional materials review.

OSPI put together a team to review submitted programs, based mainly on a 70% alignment to the revised standards. The team results were then presented to the State Board of Education(SBE). The SBE had an independent review team review the top 4 sets of materials. The review team found that only Holt was mathematically sound. The superintendent accepted the findings and Holt is the recommended text.

To WASL or not to WASL? WASL! For now. Sort of. This year’s test is kind of a modified WASL. Along with other changes, it will be shorter, given later in the year, and have a different name (High School Proficiency Exam).

Starting in , the HSPE exam will be replaced by end-of-course assessments (EOCs). EOC I will cover Algebra I or Mathematics I. EOC II will cover Geometry or Mathematics II. HSPE will continue to be offered as a retake.

It is clear that the class of 2013 must pass something.

Anything to share from the local folks?

It’s true. We often confuse ourselves.

The State Legislature mandated that UW work with TMP to create a version of the MPT that would serve as a indicator of college readiness in Mathematics. This test would have a common score, such that a student achieving this score would be guaranteed access to a college level Math course at every public postsecondary institution in the state.

The deed is done. The test has been written and piloted. A common cut score has been set (17) and official implementation will likely be Fall Small technicality. No one is actually required to give the thing.

Four-year schools have admission requirements in Mathematics. Community Colleges do not. The admission requirement is met by having CC students meet a proficiency requirement in Intermediate Algebra as part of their 2- year transfer degree. Remedial programs are built around this requirement.

The Community Colleges have asked that the content of remedial math curriculums fall to the local colleges. The initial response from the 4-year schools is sure, as long as every student is required to take a college level Math course as part of the 2-year degree.

That 2-part proposal is currently being discussed at the state level by 2 and 4- year schools. The decision is scheduled to be made this spring.

A New Placement Process, with 1. Better alignment between the test and the curriculum. 2. Placement by high school transcript. A New Remedial Curriculum.

Brought to you by Shelley Wogman.

Brought to you by Dr. Ron Dalla.

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