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SFUSD board adopts 6'12 Common Core math sequence after debate over tracking and acceleration
Summary
After a lengthy teacher and parent discussion, the board approved a 6'12 Common Core-aligned math sequence that keeps grade-level Common Core in middle school and moves Common Core Algebra I to high school, with implementation phased through 2015 and supports for teacher PD and dual-enrollment options.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education voted to adopt a 6'12 Common Core-aligned sequence in mathematics that keeps grade-level Common Core coursework in middle school (grades 6 8) and delivers Common Core Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II in high school. The measure passed after extensive public comment from math teachers, parents and regional partners.
Why the change: District staff presented data showing large attrition in the previous pathway that placed many students in Algebra I in 8th grade but ultimately left small percentages of underserved students…
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