Secondary Updates
Mathematics
November 19, 2013
Region 3
Jennifer L. Curtis, Ed.D.
K-12 Section Chief Mathematics
First Things First – Where are we?
• Multiple changes in legislation, curriculum,
testing and SIS
• Creates complex transition requiring careful
thought processes and planning
• Era of quick answers does not apply
• Careful analysis of multiple pathway
possibilities is driving release of information
Defining the Complexities
• Multiple departments involved in
implementation of initiatives in curriculum,
testing, and accountability during transition
to Power School
• Culture of Collaboration at DPI – all working
to insure that areas of expertise are
addressed while considering impact on all
stakeholders and potential domino effect of
decision-making
Present Status of Mathematics
(page 1 of 2)
• Analyzing all documents that have been
released by multiple departments
• Defining pathways for HS students who
enrolled in first Math course prior to 2012-13
school year
• Beginning audit of standards in Math I, II, &
III to define need for continued offering
(beyond 2015) and/or revisions of AFM,
Discrete, and Pre-Calculus
Present Status of Mathematics
(page 2 of 2)
• Development of Survey for Math teachers
and district level curriculum leaders
• Focus groups at each level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 912 will be engaged to assist in needs
assessment and input for decision-making
• Working with Higher-Ed Groups including
UNC-GA, NC Community College and
independents as they experience changes
as well i.e. placement testing, articulation
agreements
Courses & Paths Available 2013-14 SY
1st Three addressed here – Fourth Courses later
Math I, Math II, Math III- student path for ALL who
enrolled in High School Math for the first time in 2013-2014 SY
CC Alg I, CC Geometry, CC Alg II- student path for
ALL who enrolled in High School Math for the first time prior to 20132014 SY ** Note: Students taking first HS math (excluding Special
Topics and Foundations courses) in 2012-13 were instructed and
assessed based upon CC standards and should have progressed to
Math II.
CC Int. Math I, CC Int. Math II, CC Int. Math III
2003 Geometry, 2003 Algebra II- only for students
who entered first HS Math course prior to new SCOS and/or repeated
Reasoning for 2003 Inclusion 13-14
• Right thing to do for students
• High School Math Task Force results as
published in #9 FAQ: “Students who
completed Geometry or Algebra II as second
course will finish high school using the
traditional pathway.”
Reasoning cont’d
• Heard the concerns of LEAs regarding
graduating students who were repeaters
and/or spent time in multiple semesters of
Foundational courses
• Course coding redesign and transfer of
codes into Power School
Looking Ahead 2014-2015
• All districts should expect that 2003 courses
& NC Final Exams will not be available for
Alg II & Geometry
• Students on traditional pathway who have
repeated courses or are seniors with
Foundational work and doubling up or are
over-aged should be enrolled in CC Algebra
II or CC Geometry ONLY IF the Math II/III
option is not viable for them.
• ** We are working on availability of VPS & credit recovery for
Spring 13-14 failures & districts w/small numbers
EOC & NC Final Exams 2013-14
• Math I – EOC – all students in 1st HS Math
• Math II, Math III, CC Integrated Math III
• 2003 AND CC Geometry
• 2003 AND CC Algebra II
• 2003 Discrete, 2003 AFM, & 2003 PreCalculus
2014-15 Projection
• Courses & NC Final Exams that will NOT be
available:
2003 Geometry
2003 Algebra II
At this time, all others will be available as well
as new SREB transitional course in
Mathematics.
**Students on integrated pathway should be transitioned to
Math III.
SREB Course Information
• Can be included (voluntary participation 2014-15)
in course guides for 2014-15, but realize
addendums may have to be issued for registration
due to printing deadlines
• Information should be out to LEAs following
December 8-11th training. Expect prior to holiday
break.
• Training dates and locations forthcoming for
summer. Units of study available for teachers.
Review of 4th Courses
substitution NOT included,
endorsements not included
2013-2014: AFM, Discrete, Pre-Calculus,
IM4, AP Stats, AP Calculus (AB & BC) and
various Community College Math Courses –
end of UNC
Independents, Community College, Tech
School fourth math courses include all of the
above plus: Analytical Geometry,
Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics, Mindset
Fourth Course Development &
Revisons
• Data produced from audit and analysis of
standards in Math I, II & III will drive decision
making
• Revisions may be necessary to Pre-Calculus and
other 4th Math courses
• Development of Math IV in line with new standards
will involve input of NC teachers & higher ed
• AFM, Discrete and other courses will be available
at LEAST through 2014-15
Questions
• Take a few minutes to digest & discuss
amongst yourselves what has been
presented
• Formulate questions from your group that
would be for the greater good
• Individual student scenarios –would like to
set up a process for this after new docs
released to LEAs will include FAQ that data
has been collected for since my my arrival