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Committee endorses revised pre‑K through integrated algebra math standards for full board review
Summary
MSDE presented revised math standards that emphasize pre‑K numeracy, fluency, clarified progressions and a new integrated algebra high‑school sequence; the committee unanimously recommended forwarding the revisions to the full board.
The Education Policy Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the full State Board consider MSDE’s revised pre‑K through integrated algebra mathematics standards.
MSDE mathematics director Lindsey Brightful told the committee the standards revision emphasized three shifts: strengthening pre‑K foundational numeracy, emphasizing fluency and clarifying expectations and representations in the elementary grades to support algebra readiness in grades 6–8 and a two‑course integrated algebra high‑school sequence. Brightful said the revisions aim to reduce redundancy, increase reasoning and problem solving opportunities, and clarify progression across grade bands.
Brightful said the standards and a standards‑validation committee worked from September 2024 through May 2025 and that MSDE has produced crosswalk documents (including a geometry crosswalk) and companion guides to support implementation. She said a numeracy development framework is near release and MSDE plans professional learning sessions (including a virtual session with more than 200 registered) and leader training for LEAs to support rollout. Brightful noted MSDE is coordinating with assessment staff to ensure item alignment and will add number limits directly into some elementary standards where that helps clarity.
Committee members asked about instructional resources and the relationship of the standards to curriculum. Brightful reiterated that Maryland is a locally controlled state and that MSDE will provide resources and guidance rather than mandate curriculum. Several committee members praised the crosswalks and asked MSDE to ensure sufficient supports for districts as vendors update materials.
Doctor Johnson moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to recommend adoption of the revised math standards to the full board; the committee voted unanimously in favor. MSDE said companion guides, professional learning and a numeracy framework will support implementation.
