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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating [/quote]

What information did they ask for?[/quote]
To me it sounded like (1) the new amplify contract and (2) the current state of compacted math on the ground e.g., where it is not offered, where it is virtual, etc.[/quote]

I don't know why the BOE doesn't reach out to schools who have moved away from compacted math but still maintained a model that has intentional enrichment and acceleration (with on and off ramps). Yes, it seems like you can do it with something other than a clustered model. Our ES has done it for years with great academic growth and achievement data while closing achievement gaps at high levels. My child is in Algebra this year (Grade7). [/quote]

Can you share the school? [/quote]
And the model ?[/quote]

While I'm not sure I should put the school's name out there, I believe our principal designed the school's math approach a few years ago (based on the presentation at BTSN). He said it was to make sure the students had a solid foundation in math but understood that students have different math needs. There were different math classes so when my DD was in 5+ she was taught 5th and 6th grade standards, However, it was different than CM, but I can't remember the specifics. I do remember him sharing the MS data for CM students (not great) and saying why our school is approaching the enrichment and acceleration differently. Based on our school's data and my DD's access to math classes in MS, it seems to be working for all students. [/quote]

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