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[quote=Anonymous]More proof that MS instruction is just crap.  Too much focus on social/emotional learning and not enough on academics.

Math scores for 8th and 11th graders were ABYSMAL, particular for 8th graders.  Scores were down across the board.

https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/CJJHER48187D/$file/EOL%20EOY%20Perform%20Data%20Rpt%20220922%20PPT.pdf

Do you think MCPS will change their approach to MS instruction after seeing proof that MS instruction is sorely lacking? Probably not. They will double down on social/emotional learning claiming that without it the students can't learn. Well, you've had a year of this crap, and clearly, they are not learning.

And I love the key takeaways:

[quote]The data said... Math assessments were not aligned to pacing guide instruction.

So, in collaboration with leaders and teachers, we will.. Develop newly aligned assessments using Performance Matters item bank Key Data Systems.

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ie.. the kids aren't learning the material, so let's lower the bar and change our assessment to make the numbers look better.

[quote]The data said... Students did not learn to the full depth of the standards.[/quote]

So, instead of making the kids practice math more let's support the teachers to "deeply" understand the material through professional learning, which costs more money.  A cheap way to make kids do better in math would be to make them practice it more.   But that would be racist, or something.[/quote]

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