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Newington to increase math instructional minutes and launch Grade 8 'bridge to algebra' program
Summary
The district plans to expand math instructional time and create an 8th-grade bridge to algebra to close gaps for students who accelerate before meeting all grade‑level standards.
District curriculum leaders told the board the district will expand math instructional time and add a Grade 8 "bridge to algebra" pathway designed to let more students accelerate successfully.
Presenters described a shift in instructional minutes: math class time will expand from 54 minutes to roughly 75 minutes in some grades, giving teachers more time for differentiated instruction and tiered supports. Curriculum staff also outlined a new "bridge to algebra"…
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