Math recovery plan released

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I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

I guess it goes to show that not all students and teachers used the pandemic as an excuse to go on an extended vacay but took their responsibilities seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

I guess it goes to show that not all students and teachers used the pandemic as an excuse to go on an extended vacay but took their responsibilities seriously.

Or, more likely, that parents are not aware of what was skipped so they think they covered all of the curricula without being aware of what should have been taught. My son's compacted 5/6 class has been right on track this whole year. They are finishing up Grade 6 Module 4 and have a test on Friday. My son has enjoyed the class and learned a lot. However, the reality is that they are not touching the Grade 6 Modules 5 and 6. His teacher said that they could do them over the summer. I cannot imagine how a teacher in the county could have taught 2 more modules this year with fidelity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

I guess it goes to show that not all students and teachers used the pandemic as an excuse to go on an extended vacay but took their responsibilities seriously.

Or, more likely, that parents are not aware of what was skipped so they think they covered all of the curricula without being aware of what should have been taught. My son's compacted 5/6 class has been right on track this whole year. They are finishing up Grade 6 Module 4 and have a test on Friday. My son has enjoyed the class and learned a lot. However, the reality is that they are not touching the Grade 6 Modules 5 and 6. His teacher said that they could do them over the summer. I cannot imagine how a teacher in the county could have taught 2 more modules this year with fidelity.

Agreed.

All schools in MCPS were required to follow a specific abbreviated content, except for magnet and AP teachers, who were given a bit more leeway. My DD is in 5th grade at a CES, where they are teaching up to Grade 6 module 4, instead of going beyond and enriching with higher-order thinking problems like they usually do. I don't care at all, since we're supplementing outside of school, but the reality is that MCPS has to do what's right by the majority of families who rely solely on their public school. Hence this plan. It's far from perfect, but at least they've thought it through and are doing something. Which is all I ever hope for from taxpayer-funded education

[Anonymous]

Omg to those of you in denial who think that your super duper special schools with their amazing unicorn like teachers, did not skip content. Here is a news flash: even if content was taught, it was not taught at the depth required to meet the objective of the content. Hence, it needs to be revisited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg to those of you in denial who think that your super duper special schools with their amazing unicorn like teachers, did not skip content. Here is a news flash: even if content was taught, it was not taught at the depth required to meet the objective of the content. Hence, it needs to be revisited.

My spouse followed it the entire year and very little was missed and what was is fine as that's why we do an intensive math class during the summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

I guess it goes to show that not all students and teachers used the pandemic as an excuse to go on an extended vacay but took their responsibilities seriously.

Or, more likely, that parents are not aware of what was skipped so they think they covered all of the curricula without being aware of what should have been taught. My son's compacted 5/6 class has been right on track this whole year. They are finishing up Grade 6 Module 4 and have a test on Friday. My son has enjoyed the class and learned a lot. However, the reality is that they are not touching the Grade 6 Modules 5 and 6. His teacher said that they could do them over the summer. I cannot imagine how a teacher in the county could have taught 2 more modules this year with fidelity.

At our school they're finished up module 4 back weeks ago and Grade 6 Module 5 last week. The teacher told me they are shooting to complete for module 6 before the end of school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Omg to those of you in denial who think that your super duper special schools with their amazing unicorn like teachers, did not skip content. Here is a news flash: even if content was taught, it was not taught at the depth required to meet the objective of the content. Hence, it needs to be revisited.

My spouse followed it the entire year and very little was missed and what was is fine as that's why we do an intensive math class during the summer.

Also this was the first year they used Eureka for compacted so not sure it would have worked perfectly even on a normal year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm still confused! How will MCPS address the math learning gaps -- particularly in high school math classes? Will the curriculum that wasn't covered this year, be move to math next year or will they simply not cover it?

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan.

Thanks, PP, but I'm definitely not seeing a detailed plan. I'm specifically interested in the transition from Algebra 2 to Precalc, an this is all I can find regarding the plan:

However, teachers of Algebra 2 and Precalculus will need to be aware of the potential learning gaps and the need to incorporate diagnostic pre-assessments and insert content from prior coursework just-in-time as needed to access the content of the course of enrollment.

Does this mean the plan is to fit in the three units that weren't covered in Algebra 2 on an "as needed" basis in Precal next year? How is that even possible to do that with the amount of content that was missed and the amount of content that needs to be taught already in precalc? If I'm missing something, please let me know. Thanks!

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content.

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.

I guess it goes to show that not all students and teachers used the pandemic as an excuse to go on an extended vacay but took their responsibilities seriously.

Or, more likely, that parents are not aware of what was skipped so they think they covered all of the curricula without being aware of what should have been taught. My son's compacted 5/6 class has been right on track this whole year. They are finishing up Grade 6 Module 4 and have a test on Friday. My son has enjoyed the class and learned a lot. However, the reality is that they are not touching the Grade 6 Modules 5 and 6. His teacher said that they could do them over the summer. I cannot imagine how a teacher in the county could have taught 2 more modules this year with fidelity.

This. Had I known there were elements not covered but that would be used against my child in terms of accelerated math eligibility, I would have taken action. My kids for As and seemingly did very well in class. I’m certainly it a parent who didn’t take my responsibility seriously.

[Anonymous]

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This. Had I known there were elements not covered but that would be used against my child in terms of accelerated math eligibility, I would have taken action. My kids for As and seemingly did very well in class. I’m certainly it a parent who didn’t take my responsibility seriously.

It should NOT count against your child for accelerated math classes, PP. My 5th grader in compacted math was supposed to take AIM in 6th, but I contacted the middle school to ask about Algebra 1, and they told me they'd test him in the summer to see whether he was ready for it. It's exactly what they used to do prepandemic. If you want a different class, ask that your child test into it. And if you want to prepare them for that test, feel free.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
At our school they're finished up module 4 back weeks ago and Grade 6 Module 5 last week. The teacher told me they are shooting to complete for module 6 before the end of school.

Which school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

This. Had I known there were elements not covered but that would be used against my child in terms of accelerated math eligibility, I would have taken action. My kids for As and seemingly did very well in class. I’m certainly it a parent who didn’t take my responsibility seriously.

It should NOT count against your child for accelerated math classes, PP. My 5th grader in compacted math was supposed to take AIM in 6th, but I contacted the middle school to ask about Algebra 1, and they told me they'd test him in the summer to see whether he was ready for it. It's exactly what they used to do prepandemic. If you want a different class, ask that your child test into it. And if you want to prepare them for that test, feel free.

My child is in 6th grade algebra. There was NO test. They looked at MAP score and grades. However, if you choose to do Algebra in 6th you may want to prep your child over the summer for it. Not all middle schools allow Algebra in 6th.

[Anonymous]

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At our school they're finished up module 4 back weeks ago and Grade 6 Module 5 last week. The teacher told me they are shooting to complete for module 6 before the end of school.

Which school?

I wouldn’t worry about it. Any teacher who rushed through so much that they were able to teach and assess over 40 extra lessons was shortchanging other modules. If your school has not already ask them for the modules 5 and 6 books and have your child work through them this summer. There are videos explaining each lesson that can be found on YouTube. This is a much better idea than a teacher rushing through.

[Anonymous]

There are links posted by OP that list which content was skipped. The lists were made by MCPS. But posters keep insisting that their schools taught everything. How did they teach it if math was taught only twice a week instead of four times a week this year? They either skipped content or did not teach it in depth. But I guess people want to believe that virtual year is equivalent to a normal year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are links posted by OP that list which content was skipped. The lists were made by MCPS. But posters keep insisting that their schools taught everything. How did they teach it if math was taught only twice a week instead of four times a week this year? They either skipped content or did not teach it in depth. But I guess people want to believe that virtual year is equivalent to a normal year.

We have compacted math everyday for 1+ hours with the possible exception of Wednesday.