Graduation Changes:Future-Ready Core

What are the Graduation Requirements?

Pathways

Future Ready

Occupational Course of Study (OCS)

Career PathwaysFreshmen 2006, 2007, 2008

University

College Tech Prep

Career

Occupational Course of Study

20 credits plus 8 for CCS

Future-Ready Core:Freshmen 2009

The Core (21 units)

4 credits of English4 credits of Mathematics3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science1 credit of Health/Physical Education6 Elective Credits (required)

• 2 credits from CTE, Arts, or Second Language• 4 credit Concentration (recommended)

Concentration: (RECOMMENDS AT LEAST FOUR CREDITS IN ONE AREA)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)• Arts/Music Education• Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)• Advanced Placement (AP) • Second Language• Learn & Earn Early College or Dual Enrollment• Other

Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

ALL students must score proficient (Level 3 or 4) on End of Course exams in:

• English 1

• Algebra 1

•Civics and Economics

•Biology

•U.S. History

Testing Requirements

Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

North Carolina Graduation Project

The State Board of Education's requirement for students to complete The North Carolina Graduation Project has been put on hold by the North Carolina General Assembly while committee members study the project.

The first graduating class that could possibly be required to complete the project as a graduation requirement would be the class of 2015.

Mathematics

It’s not your father’s nor yours

Future-Ready CoreMath Sequence

Math I Math II Math III Math IV(aligned with student’s post high

school plans)

Algebra I

- or -

Integrated Math I

Geometry

- or -

Integrated Math II

Algebra II

- or -

Integrated Math III

Aligned with CTE pathway- or -

AP Statistics

- or -

Discrete Math

- or -

Pre-Calculus

- or -

AP Calculus

(AB or BC)

Future-Ready Core Math Sequence

4th Math

4

+ +

+or

Algebra I

1

Geometry

2

Algebra II

3

+ +Integrated I

1

Integrated II

2

Integrated III

3

Future-Ready Core

In rare instances, students will be exempted from the Future-Ready Core math sequence. In cases where parents, teachers, counselors, principals and the students believe a different path is appropriate, the student will take the following sequence…

1 2 3 4

Algebra I or Integrated I

Algebra II/Geometry

or Integrated II

Applied

Math I

Applied

Math II

Upon Approval Math

Substitution

*N.C.G.S. §115C-81(b) will remain in effect for students with learning disabilities in mathematics that will prevent those students from mastery Algebra I content. This student will be required to take 4 math classes aligned with their goals and abilities.

*

Eligible for UNC System

AP Statistics

AFMPre-Calculus

Integrated 4AP Calculus

Discrete Math

Courses such as…

Eligible for Community Colleges

Drafting II

Computerized Accounting

Electronics

Trigonometry

Courses such as…

Future-Ready Core Mathematics Substitution

A school may determine that a student should take alternative math courses after providing evidence he or she is demonstrating unusual difficulty in mastering mathematics concepts.

(Fail Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 repeatedly)

Suggested Decision-Making Process for Mathematics Substitution

Request is made

Committee convenes

Review Multiple DataSources

• A written request with reasons is made to substitute mathematics course credits to the recommended Future Ready Core mathematics courses

• Request is received by the school counselor

• Request may be made from a parent/guardian, school counselor, principal (or designee), or teacher

• If the request is made by school personnel, evidence of parent consent should be present

• The principal convenes a school-based committee to review the request

• Committee should meet at a time amenable to a parent/guardian’s schedule

• Committee meets and reviews multiple sources of summative and formative assessment data

• Committee reviews intervention strategies that have been in place prior to the substitution request

• Committee considers student’s graduation timeframe

• Committee makes recommendation aligned with student needs and post-secondary plans

• Principal receives the committee recommendation

1 2 3

A student’s parent/guardian should be fully informed and involved throughout the process

Decision by Principal

5

• Principal makes the final decision.

• All relevant parties are informed.

• Schedule is changed to minimize any lost instructional time

• Documentation of decision and changes are noted

CommitteeRecommends

4

Standard Course of Study now

Essential Standards

Testing

The Math A Essential Standards will be tested upon the completion of Algebra 1 or Integrated 1.

The Math BC Essential Standards will be tested upon the completion of Geometry and Algebra 2 or Integrated 2 and 3.   

New Content

• Math A Algebra 1, Geometry, Discrete

• Math BC Algebra 2, Geometry, Discrete

Examples: Truth Tables

Vertex-Edge Graphs – Euler Circuits

Linear Programming Optimization

Weighted Digraphs

Constructions

What is Discrete Math?

• Existence Problems

• Counting Problems

• Optimization Problems

• Examples: Game Theory, Cryptography, and Computer Programming

Catawba County Schools 2009-2010

• Lessons begin with a context-based problem and concepts emerge as students attempt to solve the problems.

• Students analyze data and make conjectures based on models.

• The teacher is a facilitator.• Lessons involve small-group cooperative

learning and technology.• Assessments are both formal and informal

through journals, projects, group evaluations, and quizzes.

Problem-Based Learning

Mathematics Questions• What does the 4th Math look like?• Do we offer the traditional courses,

Integrated, or both? • How will we support struggling students?• Are bridge courses needed?• What professional development will teachers

need to teach the new Essential Standards?• How do we create a district mathematics

program based on Problem-Based Learning (District Strategic Plan)?

Catawba County Schools Mathematics Plan

• A group of stakeholders will begin meeting on January 28, 2010

• Analyze changes to Content (DPI) and Instructional Process (DSP)

• Map out vision and plan for mathematical paradigm shift

Questions