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Ridgewood math review recommends return to traditional algebra→geometry→algebra sequence and new Math 8
Summary
A five‑year math curriculum review presented to the Ridgewood Board of Education recommends returning to a traditional high‑school sequence (Algebra 1 → Geometry → Algebra 2), adding an eighth‑grade Math 8 course, adopting new Algebra textbooks and pursuing dual‑enrollment and AP expansion to improve student preparedness after low geometry scores under a prior sequence.
Ashley Anembo, who led Ridgewood’s math program review, told the board on June 10 that a data‑driven five‑year plan aims to strengthen students’ foundational skills and increase opportunities for acceleration.
"The first year of the math curriculum review is actually our current school year, 23‑24," Anembo said, summarizing research that included NJSLA results, internal benchmark data and surveys of parents, students and staff. Her analysis found geometry proficiency dropped sharply after the district shifted to a geometry‑first middle‑school sequence; algebra‑related scores were comparatively stable.
Anembo recommended returning…
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