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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? [/quote]

Click on the links. One of them has a detailed plan. [/quote]

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:

[b]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. [/b]

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![/quote]

I'm so glad our school didn't skip content. [/quote]

I'm not sure how that's helpful, but, um, thanks, I guess.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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 :-)

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