Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Curriculum topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Teacher presents MMR (Advanced Quantitative Reasoning) as project-based algebra II alternative
Summary
Kyle Fox outlined the MMR (renamed Advanced Quantitative Reasoning) course as a project-based alternative that satisfies the state's algebra II requirement; about 20 students are enrolled and projects have included regression modeling, catapults and mock-trial evidence problems.
Kyle Fox told the board the MMR program — relabeled Advanced Quantitative Reasoning to conform with course naming — is a project-based alternative to algebra II that focuses on modeling and reasoning rather than traditional quizzes and tests.
"We have a little over 20 students taking this class this year," Kyle Fox said, describing two sections and multiple projects: building a marshmallow-tower structure, using dropped action figures and rubber bands to build regression models, constructing catapults to study consistency, modeling cell growth with M&Ms, and mock-trial evidence problems judged by an officer to evaluate students' application of math to real-world scenarios.
The board was told the course offers alternative pathways for students who must meet the state requirement of algebra II on their transcripts, and that teacher participation requires a significant professional-time commitment, including summer trainings and monthly meetings.
Fox emphasized the course's practical and collaborative elements and said students prepared budgets, measurement plans and proposals as part of the curriculum. The presentation did not ask the board for immediate action but illustrated the district's efforts to expand pathways for diverse learners.
