Mississippi
Mississippi supports math achievement with a state-approved screener and list of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). To increase impact, the state could require K-8 screeners three times a year and mandate district adoption of HQIM.
Critical to all principles are the 4 Strands of Math Proficiency in Math Knowledge & Skills.
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
Elementary Math Coaches
Math Professional Development (PD)
Assessment & Parent Notification
K-8 Math Screening & Progress Monitoring (PM)
Parental Notification
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)
Individual Math Plans
Math taught for at least 60 minutes per day
Consider policy that requires 60 min/day of core math time in K-5.
Parent Math-At-Home Plan
Ensuring Algebra I Success
Guaranteed Access to Advanced Math
Consider policy that guarantees access to advanced math that leads to Algebra I in middle school.
Take & Pass Algebra I/IM I No Later Than Grade 9
In Your Neighborhood
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