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Calvert schools outline response to Maryland's new math policy after mixed MCAP results
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Calvert County Public Schools leaders briefed the Board of Education on Maryland's new preK–12 mathematics policy, reviewed MCAP results and described district steps—training, expanded MTSS and piloted tools—to align instruction for a phased transition to integrated algebra.
Calvert County Public Schools leaders briefed the Board of Education on the Maryland State Board of Education's new preK–12 mathematics policy, reviewed the district's Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results and described local plans to align instruction and supports with the state timetable.
"The policy is designed to ensure that all students across the state have equitable access to rigorous, high quality mathematics instruction that prepares them for college and careers," said Joe Sutton, secondary supervisor of mathematics. Sutton and Julie Morrison, elementary supervisor of mathematics, summarized policy provisions that include earlier exposure to key concepts, a phased transition to an integrated algebra sequence, elimination of exclusionary tracking practices, and a requirement that schools provide the weekly equivalent of 60 minutes of daily math instruction for grades preK–8.
District staff described the state timeline as…
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