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District unveils new math pathways to move more students to Algebra I before high school
Summary
Staff outlined new math pathways including a condensed 7/8 course and an integrated Grade 8 + Algebra I option, citing student‑level data that shows dozens of sixth and seventh graders already meeting end‑of‑year criteria and a plan to preserve inclusive instruction and multiple entry points.
Burlington Public Schools staff presented a reworked math pathway designed to give students multiple entry points to Algebra I and a path to calculus without requiring summertime “doubling up.”
The district plans two new middle‑school options for next school year: a “condensed” seventh/eighth course that covers seventh‑ and eighth‑grade standards in one year and an integrated Grade 8 plus Algebra I course that teaches all grade‑8 and Algebra I standards in a single school year. Staff said an Algebra I…
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