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Illinois allows districts to set math instructional time. To promote consistency and opportunity for students in mathematics, the state could require at least 60 minutes of daily math instruction for grades K-5.

Full report NAEP Snapshot

Critical to all principles are the 4 Strands of Math Proficiency in Math Knowledge & Skills.

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4 Strands of Math Proficiency

To become proficient in math, students need to develop mathematical proficiency which is a combination of real-world problem-solving skills, procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and productive dispositions.

Math Knowledge & Skills

In K-8 students are building math knowledge in: number and operations, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics & Data.

Supports for Educators

Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) Alignment

Partial implementation

EPP required math coursework not aligned with all National Math Panel recommendations including: 4 Strands of Math Proficiency in math knowledge & skills or lacks evidence-based methods.

Elementary Math Coaches

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Math Professional Development (PD)

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Assessment & Parent Notification

K-8 Math Screening & Progress Monitoring (PM)

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Recommendation for improvement

Consider policy that funds & requires a state-approved universal math screener to be administered to K-8 students 3 times/year.

Parental Notification

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Recommendation for improvement

Consider policy that requires parental notification for students who need math support within 15 days of screening.

Instruction & Intervention

Adoption of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Recommendation for improvement

Consider policy that requires districts to adopt HQIM from a vetted & approved list aligned to the 4 Strands of Math Proficiency & districts must post adopted HQIM on their website.

Individual Math Plans

Principle not adopted

State has not adopted a policy, statute or regulation that meets this fundamental principle.

Math taught for at least 60 minutes per day

Partial implementation

State requires less than a 60 min/day of core math time or a district/school chooses the amount of time.

Parent Math-At-Home Plan

Partial implementation

The state or district provides generic resources on website for parents to support math at home.

Ensuring Algebra I Success

Guaranteed Access to Advanced Math

Partial implementation

Districts set access to advanced math & schools can opt out if no advanced math offered.

Take & Pass Algebra I/IM I No Later Than Grade 9

Partial implementation

Students are required to take and/or pass Algebra I/Integrated Math I (IM I); no minimum grade level established.

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