1. Graduation Changes: Future-Ready Core

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

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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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)

10. + * 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.

11. 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)

12. Suggested Decision-Making Process for Mathematics Substitution1 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

13. Standard Course of Study now Essential Standards

14. 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.   

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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)?

19. 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

20. Questions