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High school recommends Desmos for pre‑algebra and Thinking Mathematically; 7‑year license cost estimated
Summary
High‑school leaders recommended adopting Desmos materials for Pre‑Algebra and Thinking Mathematically after a pilot; the seven‑year combined cost is $149,178, including training.
Derby High School staff presented a recommendation to adopt Desmos course materials for Pre‑Algebra and the elective Thinking Mathematically course after piloting several curricula.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Holly Putnam Jackson and secondary curriculum staff said teachers piloted multiple programs (Rebuild Math, Desmos/Amplify, Agile Mind) and rated Desmos highest for both courses because it identifies standards in each section, provides immediate student feedback, blends online and paper‑and‑pencil practice, offers dynamic problems and includes diagnostic and ongoing assessments.
The district reported proposed seven‑year costs of $76,164 for the Pre‑Algebra Desmos package and $73,014 for the Thinking Mathematically package, yielding a combined seven‑year total of $149,178. The quoted price includes recurring teacher professional development days over the contract period.
Administrators characterized the recommendation as coming from pilot teacher feedback and data showing short‑term student growth; the adoption would come back to the board as an action item after final review.
