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South Lane SD 45J3 board hears K–12 math curriculum changes, expanded supports for struggling students
Summary
District staff detailed new math curricula at elementary, middle and high school, steps to support students who fall behind and a pilot "double-dose" plan to give struggling learners daily math instruction.
The South Lane SD 45J3 board heard a multi-level update on the district’s new K–12 math curriculum and plans to expand supports for students who are behind, including a pilot that would give some learners math instruction every day instead of every other day.
District leaders said the changes include a new high-school curriculum that uses real-world problem solving and group work, a Carnegie Learning curriculum at Lincoln Middle School and Bridges at the elementary level, plus online tools such as DreamBox and Mathia for individualized practice. Presenters said the district expects an implementation dip as teachers and students adjust but that the new approaches are intended to increase conceptual understanding and long-term achievement.
"At the high school, it basically means we expect students to show proficiency similar to, like a…
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