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Worthington Schools to shift from integrated math to traditional Algebra 1→Geometry→Algebra 2 pathway
Summary
District curriculum staff explained an ongoing transition from the integrated Math 1/2/3 pathway to the traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 sequence; Algebra 1 implementation began this year with Geometry scheduled for 2026–27 and professional learning in progress.
Tom Kasmirka, district math lead, told the Worthington Schools Board of Education that the district will transition its secondary mathematics sequence from the integrated Math 1/2/3 pathway to a traditional Algebra 1 → Geometry → Algebra 2 pathway. Kasmirka said standards and instruction expectations are identical between the two pathways, but the district is shifting because of implementation challenges and limited vendor and statewide support for the integrated path.
"While the standards and instruction expectations for each pathway are identical," Kasmirka told the board, "the reason for this…
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