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District cites gains in interim math assessments; piloting Algebra 1 support for newcomers and striving learners
Summary
Secondary math leaders highlighted improved interim assessment results across middle and high school grades, piloted Algebra 1 support for newcomers, and described classroom practices — Desmos companion pages, building‑thinking‑classroom strategies and complex instruction — aimed at engagement and equity.
District secondary‑math staff reported improvements on interim, standards‑aligned assessments and described instructional practices and course redesigns aimed at widening equitable access to algebraic reasoning.
Scott Powers, executive director of teaching and learning, said interim measures (IMT 1, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 checks) showed strong improvement and reduced numbers of students in the lowest performance band across demographic groups. He called out Sammamish High School for “a tremendous amount of growth” in multiple subgroups.
Alyssa Galvan, curriculum…
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