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Board approves ALEKS placement and prep for high-school applied math
Summary
The board approved a partnership with McGraw Hill to provide ALEKS placement-preparation for the high school applied mathematics course to align district instruction with College of Lake County placement testing.
The board approved a $3,750 agreement with McGraw Hill to implement ALEKS placement-preparation and individualized learning pathways for the high school applied mathematics course.
District staff said ALEKS is used by College of Lake County (CLC) for placement; adding ALEKS will let the district assess incoming students’ skill levels and provide individualized practice to address gaps before students take CLC placement tests. Administration said it would track baseline data and student growth and return with results to the board.
The motion passed by roll-call vote with all present members voting yes.
