Dyscalculia and math graduation requirements - MoCO
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Anonymous
| Is there any way around the math requirement? I know about the bridge project wrt assessment, but any way to get around having to take higher order math every year? |
Anonymous
| It is a state requirement, not MCPS specific. You have to take a credit earning math class every year of High School. Quantitative Literacy is one class that may work. |
Anonymous
| I'm bumping this thread up because I have the same question as the parent of an 8th grader w/ pretty severe dyscalculia (has IEP, is in co-taught) and am thinking ahead to the HS requirements and graduation requirements. Are there alternate math routes in HS? And if you're not able to pass the state Algebra assessment, what kind of bridge project would you be expected to do for Algebra? Can anyone speak from personal experience? |
Anonymous
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Also following. Have 9th grader about to be assessed for dyscalculia. Frederick County. I can't seem to get people to give me straight answers on this simple issue yet: Are they really saying that no human graduates in Maryland ever anywhere under any circumstances without Algebra AND without being essentially forced up the math food chain?
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Anonymous
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My high schooler, who has had an IEP all his school career except this year (504), was diagnosed with dyscalculia (and severe ADHD, and a lot of other things) when he was 10. It explained a lot. We worked with him intensively on math comprehension, formula memorization and fluency techniques for problem-solving, with us and with tutors.
He was able to take Algebra 2, pre-Calc, AP Calc AB and now AP Calc BC. Having dyscalculia does not preclude a normal or above-average math track, but you do need to work at it. |
Anonymous
New poster and I have the same question. 14 year old with dyscalculia (and Autism, and severe ADHD, and depression)......and I don't give two sh--ts about a normal or above-average math track throughout HS, nor am I willing to work at it. MCPS should re-think this requirement, and don't get me started on SSL hours. Both are good concepts, but not one sized fits all. |
Anonymous
| My oldest, whom MCPS wanted in the certificate program and off diploma track, had to have math every single year. No way around it. Quantitative Lit was a life saver but those were tough years. Make sure you use the resource teachers and communicate regularly with the case manager. And remember, in MCPS, you can fail one quarter of the semester and still pass the class. Any passing grade averaged with an F is a passing grade. |
Anonymous
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With an IEP you should be able to get accommodations for that. You can always request a different curriculum, limiting work to key concepts, portfolio for grading progress instead of testing, 1:1 aide to assist with learning, so many options. 504 doesn’t allow the same accommodations so first step would be getting back the IEP to make for more access to necessary accommodations. Hire an educational advocate to help you decide what accommodations are relevant in your situation.
Here’s just a few examples: https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.accoms.mods.pdf https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm Interesting if you’re in VA: https://doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/iep_instruct_svcs/stds-based_iep/stds_based_iep_guidance.pdf There’s just so much on this so I’d hire an advocate to walk you through it. I’m not sure of the exact requirements you’re talking about but accommodations can always be made in some form if there’s need shown. www.pathfindersforautism.org is also very helpful at answering specific questions. |
Anonymous
As others have said, the math requirements are set by the state, not MCPS. I don’t know about SSL. Make sure to look for the freebies like outdoor Ed and volunteer opportunities in ESs where you can volunteer right beside your child to get hours. |
Anonymous
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My dd struggled with math and this was her scgedule:
Freshman: algebra part 1 Soph: algebra part 2 Junior: Geometry Senior: qual Lit It was hard challenging for her and i thank god for the wonderful mcps math tutor who worked with her for four years so she could pass the classes |
Anonymous
| There’s always a way around things with an IEP, hire the advocate. |
Anonymous
| If you alter the learning expectations at all for a graduation requirement, you cannot get a diploma. You must meet the state's minimum requirement. For MCPS, I know that WJ had an option to spread Algebra 1 out over 2 years, which may be an option. So, you'll complete Algebra 1 (over 2 years), Geometry, Financial Literacy. This still yielded 4 credits. There was a time when Algebra 2 was required, thankfully that is no longer the case. |