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District reviews implementation of advanced-math law after 2018 rollout
Summary
District staff reviewed local implementation of the advanced courses in mathematics legislation ("senate bill 500"), explaining that students who score a Level 5 on state math assessments are offered advanced learning in grades 3—5 and Math 1 in eighth grade leading to honors coursework in high school; staff will provide counts of Level 5 students on request.
Larry Chappell, a district curriculum presenter, told the Randolph County School System board that the advanced courses in mathematics legislation "is senate bill 500" and has been in effect since 2018. He said the law offers advanced learning opportunities to students who score a Level 5 on end-of-grade or end-of-course math assessments: enrichment in grades 3—5 and placement in advanced math courses in grades 6—12. Chappell said parents…
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