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District to adopt Amplify Desmos hybrid math resources for grades 6–8; Algebra 1 to remain on Envision
Summary
After teacher reviews and pilot evaluations, staff recommended a three‑year agreement with Amplify Desmos for grades 6–8 tied to Illustrative Mathematics; Algebra 1 and 8th‑grade Algebra remain on Envision to align with high school courses.
Dr. Janeway told the Finance Committee on April 14 that staff recommend a three‑year agreement with Amplify Desmos to provide hybrid (print and digital) middle‑school math resources aligned to Illustrative Mathematics. The recommendation follows a teacher review and comparison of two vendor products and the announced sunsetting of the Desmos Classroom platform.
Why it matters: The district has used Illustrative Mathematics…
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