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Board debates test‑prep and algebra access as district expands math pathways
Summary
Trustees discussed increasing algebra access through new math pathways and a double‑math option while weighing equity tradeoffs and whether more explicit test‑taking strategy/practice should be adopted to close gaps with state CASP scores.
District staff described changes to middle‑school math pathways that have expanded access to algebra, and trustees debated how to balance equity, acceleration and test‑preparation strategies.
Presenters said the district moved to heterogeneous Math 6 and introduced a double‑math option so motivated students could take algebra in eighth grade. Staff reported a substantial increase in algebra enrollment — described by presenters as roughly 400 eighth‑grade students (about 40% of the cohort) — and said cohort comparisons show gains for…
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