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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To provide 60 minutes of daily math without cutting electives, Maryland middle schools can utilize scheduling adjustments like modular block scheduling, hybrid A/B schedules, or integrated cross-curricular teaching. These methods carve out the required instruction time without forcing schools to drop exploratory or elective courses.

Modular / Flexible Block Scheduling: Instead of traditional 45-minute periods, schools use block scheduling to create larger instructional blocks (e.g., 90-minute blocks that rotate). This allows math to receive the required 60 minutes while still providing room for electives throughout the week.

A/B or Hybrid Schedules: This alternates class schedules over a two-week period. Schools can schedule math every day for 60 minutes, and rotate electives on an A-day/B-day basis, allowing students to take more electives overall.

Cross-Curricular Integration: Schools embed math standards into elective or encore subjects (such as STEM, tech education, or art). This reinforces mathematical concepts through project-based learning and frees up dedicated periods in the master schedule.

Flexible Intervention Periods: Instead of pulling students out of electives for math remediation, schools build a dedicated "intervention/advisory block" into the daily schedule. Math support and enrichment can happen during this time without encroaching on elective periods.[/quote]

An A/B schedule won’t work because the mandate is for 60 minutes DAILY. This means the MSMC schools already on A/B schedule will have to change[/quote]

For MS, it’s 300 mins/week. That said I am hearing they are looking to do 60 mins daily and not just for math. [/quote]

Where did you hear this?[/quote]

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