Mathematics
Core Beliefs
All students can learn high levels of mathematics.
All students must have access to grade-level content with appropriate scaffolds and support to meet or exceed standards in mathematics.
Engaging in reasoning and problem-solving is crucial for developing deep mathematical understanding.
We believe in creating safe and supportive classroom communities that value active listening, and respectful communication, appreciate diversity, and celebrate risk-taking and mistakes as part of learning.
Tier 1 Curricular Expectations
Consistent implementation of high-quality instructional materials is the first step toward ensuring every student's success. It is expected that schools and classrooms use the following materials as the foundations of classroom instruction:
Grades K-5:
Comprehensive district-based curriculum accessible through the Math curriculum library.
First in Math (grades K-6) online learning platform focused on math procedural skills and fact-fluency.
Grades 6-8:
Illustrative Math is the base instructional resources to be implemented with students in all schools.
Grades 9-12:
Algebra I: Illustrative Math is the base instructional resources to be implemented in all Algebra I classes with IXL used as a screener and intervention.
All other high school courses: Comprehensive district-based curriculum accessible through the Math curriculum library.
Core Instructional Actions
The Core Instructional Actions below are high-leverage, research-based strategies that will support student achievement in this discipline. This is not an exhaustive list, but a prioritized one - they are actions and strategies we expect teachers to implement in class with students.
Core Student Practices
The Core Student Practices identified below delineate the most important disciplinary practices in which we believe students should be engaged. They are actions, practices, and types of thinking that we should see evidence of students doing in class on a regular basis.