Spring 2016
Welcome
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Mathematics Key Messages
When students are challenged
with a rigorous mathematics
program and supported, they
meet or exceed the
expectations.
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Schools will:
 Continue instruction using the 4/5 and 5/6
curriculum;
 Replace selection process with the Elementary
Mathematics Articulation Guidance document;
and
 Offer both mathematics curriculum at the local
elementary school.
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Mathematics Curriculum
Grade 4 Mathematics
Curriculum
 Includes Grade 4
mathematics standards
 Provides opportunities for
enrichment
 Prepares student to
successfully complete
Algebra 1 by Grade 8
 Moves into Grade 5
Mathematics Curriculum
the following school year
Grade 4/5 Mathematics
Curriculum
 Combines all of the Grade
4 mathematics standards
and most of the Grade 5
mathematics standards
 Prepares students to
successfully complete
Algebra 1 by Grade 7
 Moves into Grade 5/6
Mathematics Curriculum
the following school year
Grade 4 and
Grade 4/5
Mathematics
Curricula
Content
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Grade 4 Parent Communication
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Grade 4 Parent Communication
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Mathematics Pathways
The MCPS curriculum is designed for all students to reach the
goal of success in Algebra 1 or higher by grade 8, and there will
be options in every elementary and middle school for students
to reach courses beyond Algebra 1 by grade 8.
Mathematics Pathways
The MCPS curriculum is designed for all students to reach the
goal of success in Algebra 1 or higher by grade 8, and there will
be options in every elementary and middle school for students
to reach courses beyond Algebra 1 by grade 8.
Areas to Consider
 Current student data
 Rigor of the course
 Grade level enrichment opportunities
 Mathematics pathway
 High school graduation requirement (4 years of math)
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Questions