Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/13/2014 - 7:30 PM  
Category:
Untitled  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.14 Approve course name change from Algebra Readiness to Math 8.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Math 8 CCSS Course of Study.pdf
 
Summary:
This course is aligned with the new Common Core State Standards for 8th Grade. The Math Content Standards and the Mathematical Practices are incorporated within this course of study. This course prepares students to be successful at the high school math level and beyond for college and careers. In addition, an emphasis is placed on the Habits of Mind Practices embedded in the Common Core State Standards. The "Math 8" course name is aligned with terminology used in the Common Core.  
Funding:
N/A  
Fiscal Impact:
No impact.  
Recommendation
Approve the course name change from Algebra Readiness to Math 8.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Pam Filstrup - Senior Secretary
Signed By:  
Lorie O'Brien - Administrator, Compliance and Training
Signed By:  
Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

New Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Lynne Dennler seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve the course name change from Algebra Readiness to Math 8.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Lynne Dennler     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Barbara Oaks     Yes