March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - PART 2
Monday, April 14, 2025
Math instruction implementation update K-12
Review of Bridges curriculum implementation (K-5) and CPM curriculum (middle school)
Overview of academic excellence and strategic plan alignment
Analysis of MCA achievement levels and rigor descriptors
Discussion of mathematical proficiency levels and assessment categories
Comparison of traditional vs. experiential math learning models
Notable Quotes (2)
What might be rigorous to me might look different than maybe some of our peers.
Academic RigorDefining academic rigor during a board presentation.
If you are not going to try that and show and prove your understanding that way you are not going to do well on this type of thing.
Assessment StrategyExplaining why students must show work via models.
People (5)
EdwardsDirector of Teaching and Learning
Oversees curriculum implementation and math strategy K-12.
Jen MaloneyLoan Differentiation Specialist
Prior Lake Savage Area Schools staff supporting math implementation.
Gwen MoldenFormer Curriculum Specialist
Collaborated on identifying math curriculum gaps in 2021.
Director OladSchool Board Member
Participant in the Teaching and Learning committee.
Director FranceSchool Board Member
Participant in the Teaching and Learning committee.
Places Mentioned
Prior Lake Savage Area SchoolsMinnesota (Statewide education context)
Events & Meetings (5)
- July 2021: Initial curriculum planning session
- 2021-2022: Math curriculum committee formation
- 2022-2023: Pilot of elementary curriculum resources
- Spring 2023: Adoption of Bridges curriculum
- Last week: Teaching and Learning Committee meeting