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Greenwich School District details math strategies, says benchmarks and new tools point to rising proficiency
Summary
District staff presented a 2024 K–12 mathematics update highlighting consistent curriculum (Big Ideas Math), expanded use of IXL for monitoring, targeted interventions across schools, and plans to align Pre‑AP College Board resources; staff invited questions at the March 21 Board of Education meeting.
Mike Reed, program coordinator for K–8 mathematics for the Greenwich School District, presented the district's 2024 K'12 mathematics update, reporting that Greenwich ranks at the top of local comparative districts on the 2023 SBA and outlining three strategies to raise student mastery: a consistent curriculum (Big Ideas Math), expanded advancement and acceleration options, and increased capacity to use assessment data.
Reed said the district now administers three benchmark cycles (A, B and C) and uses Benchmark B (administered in January) to gauge grades 3'8 progress relative to anticipated SBA success. He reported a positive trend in benchmark predictions versus actual SBA outcomes and said the district expects proficiency to increase in 2024 based on those trends.
To support classroom instruction, Greenwich has adopted Big Ideas Math across grade…
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