Smart Core and Core Graduation Paths
Core Graduation Math Requirements
•4 Units
– One (1) unit of Algebra or equivalent [Algebra A&B]
– One (1) unit of Geometry or equivalent [Geometry A&B]
– All math units must build on the base of algebra and
geometry knowledge and skills.
– Comparable concurrent credit courses may be substituted
where applicable.
http://www.arkansased.org/public/userfiles/Legal/Legal-Current%20Rules/ade_282_standards_0709_current.pdf
NOTICE: Changes in the Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery)
Scholarship requirements mandate that students graduating in 2014 and
beyond must graduate under Smart Core.
Smart Core and Core Graduation Paths
Smart Core Graduation Math Requirements
• 4 Units [at least one unit must be gained in either 11th or 12th grade]
– Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II must all be completed*
– One unit above and beyond Algebra II
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Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics
Algebra III
Calculus
Linear Systems and Statistics
Mathematical Applications and Algorithms
Pre-Calculus
College Board AP Math Courses**
International Baccalaureate Courses**
Concurrent Math Courses
http://www.arkansased.org/public/userfiles/Legal/Legal-Current%20Rules/ade_282_standards_0709_current.pdf
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• Accessing the Common Core State Standards:
www.corestandards.org
• While there are other sites out there that are
related to the CCSS, www.corestandards.org is
the official site.
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• How to read the CCSSM
– Grade level standards are categorized by 3
different groupings or “grain sizes”
• Standards – define what students should understand
and be able to do.
• Clusters – are groups of related standards.
• Domains – larger groups of related standards.
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
www.corestandards.org
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• How to read the PARCC Model Content Frameworks
(MCF) http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-model-content-frameworks
– The MCF provides the following information:
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Individual end-of-course overviews
Examples of key advances from previous grades or courses
Discussion of Mathematical Practices in relation to course content
Fluency recommendations
Pathway summary table
Assessment limits table for standards assessed on more than one
end-of-course test.
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• The MCF identify course specific emphasis for
the standards
• Course emphases include:
– Major Content
– Supporting Content
– Additional Content
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCMCFMathematicsNovember2012V3_FINAL.pdf
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCMCFMathematicsNovember2012V3_FINAL.pdf
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCMCFMathematicsNovember2012V3_FINAL.pdf
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• How to read our state produced Algebra A/B,
Algebra I, Geometry A/B, Geometry, and Algebra II
documents.
• Mirrors the information and groupings found in the
CCSSM and the PARCC Model Content Frameworks
• Does not perfectly align to the CCSSM Math
Appendix A
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
Domain and Cluster taken from the CCSSM
Standard as written in the CCSSM
PARCC Course
Emphasis
Cluster Number
CCSSM Standard
Number
PARCC
Assessment
Limitation
Arkansas/CCSS Algebra I Curriculum Frameworks Document 2013
Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSSM)
Domain and Cluster taken from the CCSSM
Standard as written in the CCSSM
PARCC Course
Emphasis
Sample Theme
Cluster Number
CCSSM Standard
Number
PARCC
Assessment
Limitation
Both in Alg. A
and Alg. B
Arkansas/CCSS Algebra A Curriculum Frameworks Document 2013
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• ADE’s position regarding offering Algebra I or Algebra
A/B at the junior high level.
– The majority of 8th grade students probably need to be
enrolled in a regular 8th grade CCSS math course.
– Only exceptional students should be enrolled in Algebra I or
Algebra A/B at the middle school level.
– Reminders:
• Course Approval Renewals
• Content has moved around/down
• Teach the content of the course
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
– Suggestions:
• Schools need to have and follow a plan to place
students in Algebra I or Algebra A/B at the 5-8 level.
• Though Algebra A/B is an available option right now,
schools need to help students and parents make
informed decisions that are in the best interest of the
student.
SmartCore and the Academic
Challenge Scholarship
• Students should be reminded of eligibility
changes for the Arkansas Academic Challenge
(Lottery) Scholarship, which require students
graduating in 2014 and beyond to graduate
under Smart Core.
• http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/P
ages/fa_acs.aspx
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
Framework Documents (3) for Algebra I, Algebra
A, & Algebra B
• Algebra I
– Committee based development
– Familiar form
– Precise language
– PARCC alignment
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• Algebra A & Algebra B
– Two separate documents
– Committee was charged to not simply lop the
standards in half, but to consider:
• What standards could stand alone in each course
• What standards should span both courses
• The emphasis of each standard in each course and how
that emphasis changed.
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• Algebra I & Algebra A/B
– The committee worked to unpack the standards
and place them within themes of instruction.
– We have included those themes as an appendix to
the documents. (option for schools to use)
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
Algebra I & Algebra A/B (Themes overview)
• Frame for local planning
• Incorporates PARCC Model Content
Frameworks Emphases
• Optional not Prescriptive
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• In the spring of 2013, a committee composed of
Arkansas educators categorized each standard based
on its cognitive demand or complexity. These
categories include:
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Descriptive Statistics (DS)
Number Sense (NS)
Linear Compare and Analyze (LCA)
Linear Create and Model (LCM)
Linear Compute and Solve (LCS)
Nonlinear Compare and Analyze (NCA)
Nonlinear Create and Model (NCM)
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• In the spring of 2013, a committee composed of
Arkansas educators categorized each standard based
on its cognitive demand or complexity. These
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Nonlinear Compute and Solve (NCS)
Functions Linear Compare and Analyze (FLCA)
Functions Linear Create and Model (FLCM)
Functions Linear Compute and Solve (FLCS)
Functions Nonlinear Compare and Analyze (FNCA)
Functions Nonlinear Create and Model (FNCM)
Functions Nonlinear Compute and Solve (FNCS)
Algebra I & Algebra A/B
• Location of documents:
http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning
-services/curriculum-andinstruction/frameworks/curriculum_categorie
s/math
Only courses labeled with (CCSS 2013-2014) will
be valid high school math course offerings
beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
Anthony Owen
anthony.owen@arkansas.gov
501-682-7816