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K-12 Maths Memo

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MEMO
To: K-12 Mathematics Department
From: Bryan McCourt, K-12 Mathematics Supervisor
Date: November 25th, 2015
Re: Professional Development for New Mathematics Curriculum
Over the last two school years, the mathematics curriculum committee has examined an important curricular issue impacting our lower-level students. Data collected from teacher assessments and standardized tests indicate low retention rates of algebraic skills/reasoning. To address this gap in student achievement, we conducted research of an integrated mathematics curriculum in nearby districts as well as districts throughout the nation. From your research and our in-depth conversations, I brought this to the attention of the Board of Education. As a result, both parties agreed that an integrated approach to mathematics instruction should be implemented for our lower-level learners.
I would like to take this time to applaud all of you for your hard work in this matter. I am truly thankful for all you do to help our students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
A curricular overhaul of this magnitude requires selective and effective professional development opportunities to prepare teachers for this shift in curriculum. In …show more content…

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