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Plano ISD outlines math pathways plan to expand access to accelerated math
Summary
District staff described a program of teacher training, early intervention tools, expanded MathRocks acceleration and automatic enrollment into advanced sixth-grade math to increase access to Algebra I by eighth grade.
Plano Independent School District leaders on Oct. 7 presented an update on efforts to expand accelerated math access and close opportunity gaps, focusing on K—-5 interventions, teacher professional learning and an elementary acceleration program called MathRocks.
Dr. Ashley Davis, executive director for elementary academics, said the districts goals include ensuring students who score below the 40th percentile on MAP have targeted plans for growth, strengthening K—-5 enrichment, and expanding MathRocks so it will be available at all elementary campuses next year. "We want all of our students to be prepared to have access to…
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