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District presents new K–12 math framework, seeks parent and teacher feedback
Summary
District curriculum staff described a draft K–12 math framework built from federal research and district parent council feedback. The framework emphasizes explicit instruction, mathematical language, multiple representations, word‑problem strategies and fluency for K–6, and problem-solving and algebra preparation in grades 7–12.
Marysville curriculum staff presented a draft K–12 math framework to the board and community on March 20 and asked for further feedback from parents and teachers before a final draft is released this spring.
Cassie Saint John, instructional coach, and the district curriculum director (name not specified in the meeting record) said the framework draws on federal research from the Institute of Educational Sciences and other evidence-based sources the district reviewed beginning in 2022. The presenters said their work focused on aligning instruction vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (across buildings) and on translating research recommendations into classroom practice.
"We started doing a lot of research, back in 2022... I read hundreds and…
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