LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM

TITLE:

Pathways for Middle and High School Math Course Placement for 2014-2015 Transition Year

NUMBER:

MEM-6228.1

ISSUER:

Gerardo Loera Executive Director Office of Curriculum, Instruction and School Support

DATE:

March 4, 2014

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide schools with guidance regarding course placement in mathematics for middle and high school students in accordance with the LAUSD implementation of the California Common Core State Standards: Mathematics (CA CCSSM). The 2014/2015 school year will serve as a transition year as the District converts all courses to the CA CCSSM. Secondary math courses have been developed that align with the content focus identified in the Standards for Mathematics Content and Standards for Mathematical Practices.

MAJOR CHANGES:

This Memorandum replaces Memorandum 6228.0. This updated version contains additional language regarding accelerated pathways for high school. Placement recommendations for 2014-15 grade 7 students were corrected to list Common Core Math 7 on page 8.

BACKGROUND

In 2010, the California Board of Education adopted the California Common Core State Standards: Mathematics (CA CCSSM). These standards will be fully implemented and assessed in the 2014-2015 school year. This memo is to provide guidelines to schools on student placement as the California Common Core State Standards are implemented.

ROUTING All Offices ESC Instructional Superintendents ESC Instructional Directors Principals APSCS Counselors Mathematics Department Chairs Math Coaches and Teachers SLC Leads

The California Common Core State Standards: Mathematics (CA CCSSM) has shifted primary concepts, skills and focus in all secondary math courses. Under the CA CCSSM, additional rigor is introduced in earlier grade levels by including skills and concepts that were formerly included at higher grade levels. For example, some standards that were previously (under the 1997 California Standards) found in Algebra 1 are now a part of the Common Core Math 8 course. In addition, standards previously found in the Algebra 2 course are now located in the Common Core Algebra 1 course. These changes are reflected in the newly developed LAUSD Common Core secondary math courses.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

The math course sequence for secondary courses has changed to reflect the adoption of the Common Core Standards. Starting with the 2014-2015 school year, most students will take Common Core (CC) Math 6, Common Core Math 7, Common Core Math 8, Common Core Algebra 1, Common Core Geometry, and Common Core Algebra 2. Students who successfully complete CC Algebra 2 can be enrolled in higher mathematics courses such as Pre-Calculus, etc. Alternative pathways will be available for students who can be accelerated or desire a different pathway. Secondary mathematics courses have been updated to reflect the CA CCSSM as outlined in the California Mathematics Framework revised in 2013. The course numbers have been changed to appropriately reflect the updated courses. Schools shall use these course codes beginning in the 2014/2015 school year. Course Codes for 2014/2015 Grade Level Common Core Math Courses Grade 6 CC Math 6 AB Grade 7 CC Math 7 AB Grade 7 Accelerated CC Math 7 AB Grade 8 CC Math 8 AB Grade 8 Accelerated CC Algebra 1 High School CC Algebra 1 (Year-long) High School CC Geometry AB High School CC Algebra 2 AB High School Honors Advanced Math AB High School Pre-Calculus AB

Course # 310111/12 310115/16 310117/18 310337/38 310339/40 310341/42 310423/24 310343/44 310509/10 310711/12

I. Middle School Placement for 2014/2015 The new Common Core courses for middle school grades are CC Math 6, CC Math 7, and CC Math 8. A. Traditional Pathway Students in traditional pathways in 2013-2014 should be placed in the next grade level course in 2014-2015. All entering grade 6 students must be enrolled in CC Math 6. Attachment A shows student placement from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2014-2015 school year.

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Middle School Traditional Pathway CC MATH 6

  

CC MATH 7

CC MATH 8

Students in grade 6 shall be placed in CC Math 6 Student in grade 7 shall be placed in CC Math 7 Students in grade 8 shall be placed in CC Math 8

It is important to note that CC Math 8 is not the same course as the current Algebra Readiness. The California CCSS Mathematics Framework states that this 8th grade course has “much of the content central to Algebra courses of the past - namely linear equations, inequalities, and functions.” CC Math 8 is a rigorous grade-level course that will prepare students for higher math courses. Due to the design of the CCSSM and the progressions of the math standards, all students must be exposed to and learn all of the standards. No content standards may be skipped. B. Accelerated Pathway According to the Common Core State Standards Initiative: “Decisions to accelerate students into higher mathematics before ninth grade must require solid evidence of mastery of prerequisite CA CCSSM. “Mathematics is by nature hierarchical. Every step is a preparation for the next one. Learning it properly requires thorough grounding at each step and skimming over any topics will only weaken one’s ability to tackle more complex material down the road” (Wu 2012). Serious efforts must be made to consider solid evidence of a student’s conceptual understanding, knowledge of procedural skills, fluency, and ability to apply mathematics before moving a student into an accelerated pathway.” (The California Mathematics Framework - Appendix A, November 6, 2013.) The Accelerated Pathway beginning in middle school is only for students who show advanced readiness. Students should not skip any math concepts as they accelerate to higher courses, otherwise, they will not have the depth of understanding needed to be successful in those courses. In order to help school staff determine student readiness for an Accelerated Pathway, grade 6 students in the 2013-2014 school year will take a LAUSD placement assessment. The result from this assessment in combination with final grade and teacher recommendation will be used to make a determination as to whether students will continue on the traditional or accelerated pathway. Details regarding the assessment will be forthcoming. Students who successfully completed Algebra 1 as 7th grade students in the 2013-2014 school year will be placed in CC Geometry during the 2014-2015 school year. The 2014-2015 school year will be the last year that Geometry will be offered at the middle school level. Additionally, Algebra 1 shall no longer be offered in 7th MEM-6228.1 Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support

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grade beginning in 2014-15 Accelerated courses begin in 7th grade. In an accelerated pathway 3 years of math are combined into two math courses: Accelerated CC Math 7 and Accelerated CC Algebra 1. Standards are not cut or skipped but compacted requiring students to learn at a faster pace. Accelerated CC Math 7 contains all the CC Math 7 standards and half of the CC Math 8 standards. Accelerated CC Algebra 1 contains the second half of the CC Math 8 standards and all the CC Algebra 1 standards. Students who are identified for the Accelerated Pathway will take Accelerated Math 7 and Accelerated CC Algebra 1 respectively. Middle School Accelerated Pathway ACCELERATED CC MATH 6 CC MATH 7

ACCELERATED CC ALGEBRA 1

Note: Schools will offer the proper placement for advanced students who follow alternate pathways.

II. High School Student Placement for 2014-2015 The LAUSD courses for high school following the CA CCSSM are CC Algebra 1, CC Geometry and CC Algebra 2. This course sequence is recommended as some of the CC Algebra 2 content depends on content learned in CC Geometry. Advanced courses will continue to be available, such as: PreCalculus, Statistics and Probability, AP Statistics and Probability, AP Calculus AB and others. See Attachment B for placement recommendations. A. High School Traditional Pathway: CC ALGEBRA 1

CC GEOMETRY

CC ALGEBRA 2

4th MATH COURSE

B. High School Accelerated Pathway: Students will have opportunities to accelerate at the high school level. This is not an exhausted list of options. CC ALGEBRA 1 /CC GEOMETRY CC ALGEBRA 1

CC ALGEBRA 2

CC GEOMETRY

PRE-CALCULUS H ADVANCED MATH *

AP CALCULUS AB AP CALCULUS AB

* H Advanced Math consists of the Algebra 2 standards with additional standards for more advanced mathematics. This rigorous course also accelerates more than one year of math content to into a yearlong course that will prepare students for AP Calculus as the subsequent course. MEM-6228.1 Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support

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There are opportunities at the high school level to accelerate enroll in higher math courses such as AP Calculus and AP Statistics & Probability. Some of these opportunities include a double block of math or enrollment in CC Advanced Math. This is not the exhausted list of possible pathways. However, these pathways are line with the California Mathematics Framework revised in 2013. C. Placement of High School Students for 2014-2015 Attachment B has the recommended course placement for students in the 2014-2015 school year. 1. Students Currently in Grade 11 (Graduating Class of 2015) Per CDE guidelines and board policy, the class of 2015 needs to successfully complete at least two math courses for graduation. These students will be allowed to finish their requirements using the current (i.e. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) math courses. Only these students may be enrolled in those current courses as they will not take the SMARTER Balanced Assessment during the 2014-2015 school year. 2. Students Currently in Grade 10 (Graduating Class of 2016) The class of 2016 must meet A-G graduation requirements including passing three A-G math courses (or their equivalent through A-G validation) with a grade of “D” or better to successfully complete graduation requirements. Also, students in 11th grade in the 2014-2015 school year will be the first group to take the SMARTER Balanced assessment. Students who complete Geometry will continue to CC Algebra 2 under the CA CCSSM. 3. Students currently in Grade 9 (Graduating Class of 2017) The class of 2017 must meet the A-G graduation requirements with a grade “C” or better for graduation. These students will take the SMARTER Balanced Assessment in Spring of 2016. 4. Students currently in Grade 8 (Graduating class of 2018) Students must pass their courses with a grade of “C” or better to earn A-G credit. They will have had the opportunity to take three years of Common Core courses before they take the assessment in the 11th grade. The traditional sequence for these students in 9th grade will be CC Algebra 1. Students who were enrolled in Algebra Readiness in 8th grade need additional support as they enter CC Algebra 1 in high school. It is highly recommended that these students have a second support class for mathematics. These students might be at risk of not being successful in CC Algebra 1 as the Algebra Readiness standards taught in middle school were not grade-level standards

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III. Assessments In the 2014 -2015 school year, students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 will be taking the SMARTER Balanced Assessments (SBAC) for mathematics. Students will take the assessment according to their grade-level and not course enrollment. SMARTER Balanced Assessments will assess Math 8 standards at 8th grade and high school standards at 11th grade regardless of the course in which students are enrolled. The Math 11 assessment will include standards from CC Algebra 1, CC Geometry and CC Algebra 2. In addition to SMARTER Balanced assessments, students in grades 6 through Algebra 2 will take CCSS aligned Interim Assessments which will replace the LAUSD Periodic Assessments. Important: Students in accelerated courses will take the assessment for their grade level. (i.e., Students in Accelerated CC Algebra1 in grade 8 will take the Math 8 assessment.)

Grade 6 7 8 9 10 11

CCSS Standards Assessments SBAC CC Math 6 CC Math 7 CC Math 8 No Assessment No Assessment College Readiness Assessment

IV. Support for Students With Disabilities (SWD) Specific supports for students with disabilities whose disability impacts performance in math should be detailed within the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The recommended strategies, adaptations, and accommodations for the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CA CCSSM) can be found in the California Mathematics Framework for Grades Kindergarten Through Grade 12 in the chapter “Universal Access” and in “Appendix C: Possible Adaptations for Students with Learning Difficulties in Mathematics.” Additional recommended supports can be found on the Division of Special Education website page on math instruction: http://sped.lausd.net/instruction/early-math-intervention. SWD in the resource specialist program (RSP) who need additional support in Common Core math skills and concepts can be scheduled into either a general education math support elective course (e.g., Math Tutoring Lab) or the Learning Center course (Developing Math Skills Across Content Areas). The Learning Center course descriptions can be accessed on the Division website: http://sped.lausd.net/instruction/learning-centers-and-resource-specialistMEM-6228.1 Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support

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program. Students in the special day program (SDP) should receive their support in the special education math course; no additional support course for math should be necessary for students in SDP. V. Parent Notification Schools must notify middle school parents of the changes in the math pathways for their student. Schools should use Attachment C to notify middle and high school parents of the new math sequence. Parents of all 6-8th grade students should receive a notification. RELATED RESOURCES:

California CCSS Framework, November, 2013. http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/draftmathfwchapters.asp Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI). (2010). Mathematics Appendix A (accessed April 8, 2013). http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Mathematics_Appendix_A.pdf

ASSISTANCE:

For assistance or further information, please contact the ESC Mathematics Coordinator in your local area or Shirley Guzman or Philip Ogbuehi, in the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support at (213) 241-6444, or by email at [email protected], [email protected].

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SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COURSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15, BASED UPON 2013-14 COURSEWORK

MIDDLE SCHOOL Successfully Completed Courses in 2013-2014 Successfully Completed Courses in 2013-2014 With a “C” or Better Class of 2018 Course in 2013-14 Grade 8 Algebra Readiness Algebra 1

Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 2 (Completed Algebra 1 only)

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015 CC Algebra 1 WITH SUPPORT CC Algebra 1 or CC Geometry * Students will take an Assessment to determine placement CC Algebra 2 with Support CC Algebra 2 or Higher Level Math Course ( Teacher and counselor recommendations) CC Geometry

Class of 2019 Course in 2013-14 Grade 7 Math 7

Algebra 1

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015 CC Math 8 * Some students may be placed in Accelerated CC Algebra 1 as determined by school using different criteria points. CC Geometry Class of 2020

Course in 2013-14 Grade 6 Math 6

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Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015 CC Math 7 * Student will take placement assessment to determine if they should be placed in Accelerated CC Math 7 There shall be no Algebra 1 offering in grade 7 beginning in 2014-15. Page 8 of 17

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SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COURSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15, BASED UPON 2013-14 COURSEWORK

MIDDLE SCHOOL Failed Courses in 2013-2014 Failed Courses in 2013-2014 Class of 2018 Course in 2013-14 Grade 8 Algebra Readiness

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Algebra 1 with Support Support is highly recommended CC Algebra 1 with Support

Geometry

CC Geometry with Support Class of 2019

Course in 2013-14 Grade 7 Math 7

CC math 8 with Support

Algebra 1

Accelerated CC Algebra 1

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SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COURSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15, BASED UPON 2013-14 COURSEWORK HIGH SCHOOL Successfully Completed Courses in 2013-2014 Successfully Completed Courses in 2013-2014

Course in 2013-14

Class of 2015 Note: Must pass math courses with a “D” or better. Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Geometry

Geometry

Algebra 2 (Old Standards)

Geometry ( Completed Algebra 1 and 2)

Higher Level Math Course

Algebra 2

Higher Level Math Course

Algebra 2 (Completed Algebra 1 only)

CC Geometry

Course in 2013-14

Class of 2016 Note: Must pass “A-G” courses with a “D” or better. Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Geometry

Geometry

CC Algebra 2 with Support

Geometry ( Completed Algebra 1 and 2)

Higher Level Math Course

Algebra 2

Higher Level Math Course

Algebra 2 (Completed Algebra 1 only)

CC Geometry

Course in 2013-14

Class of 2017 Note: Must pass “A-G” courses with a “C” or better. Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Geometry

Geometry

CC Algebra 2 with Support

Algebra 2

CC Algebra 2 or Higher Level Math Course

Algebra 2 (Completed Algebra 1 only)

CC Geometry

Note: Students in 2014-2015 mathematic courses will need support during this transition. The support can be done during class time, after school, or additional course as needed. MEM-6228.1 Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support

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SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COURSE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15, BASED UPON 2013-14 COURSEWORK High School Failed Courses in 2013-2014 Failed Courses in 2013-2014 Class of 2015 Course in 2013-14

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 (Old Standards) – Summer School CC Geometry

Geometry

Note: If a student fails Algebra 1 during the Summer, the student must be enrolled in Algebra 1 in the Fall Semester. CC Geometry

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 (Old Standards) Class of 2016

Course in 2013-14

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Algebra 1 with Support

Geometry

CC Geometry with Support

Algebra 2

CC Algebra 2 with support

Class of 2017 Course in 2013-14

Placement Recommendations for 2014-2015

Algebra 1

CC Algebra 1 with Support

Geometry

CC Geometry

Algebra 2

CC Algebra 2 with Support

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ATTACHMENT C LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: RICHARD A. VLADOVIC, Ed.D., PRESIDENT TAMAR GALATZAN MÓNICA GARCÍA BENNETT KAYSER MÓNICA RATLIFF STEVEN ZIMMER JOHN E. DEASY, Ph.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Administrative Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 24th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 Telephone: (213) 241-7000 Fax: (213) 241-8442 GERARDO LOERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT SUSAN TANDBERG, Ed.D., DIRECTOR, K12 INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

March 4, 2014 Dear Parent, It is the goal of the Los Angeles Unified Schools District (LAUSD) to ensure students graduate from high school college and career ready. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an outstanding vehicle that will enable all students to reach that goal. As we transition into the Common Core State Standards, there will be many changes in courses and course placement. As a result of the rigor and progression of the new standards, the courses for high school have changed. The new high school math courses are Common Core (CC) Algebra 1, Common Core Geometry, and Common Core (CC) Algebra 2. The names of these courses now reflect the changes brought on by the Common Core State Standards. Students will be expected to enter high school with an introductory understanding of Algebra concepts. There are different pathways students can take, such as traditional and accelerated. Students in a traditional pathway will be enrolled in CC Algebra 1, CC Geometry, and CC Algebra 2. Students in an accelerated pathway will start with CC Algebra 1, CC Geometry, and Honors Accelerated Advanced Mathematics. The accelerated pathway will give students the opportunity to reach AP Calculus AB at a more rapid pace. Additional pathways are also available for students interested in other advanced math courses such as Statistics and Probability. The next few years will be exciting as we learn about all the new opportunities available through the Common Core. It is very important to know that students will need support in these transition years. Our secondary students will be moving into a new set of standards and courses in the midst of their K-12 schooling. LAUSD will continue to explore and find the best ways to support students. We welcome your questions and concerns as we continue to support your child through this new system. For more information, please visit the LAUSD Common Core website at ccss.lausd.net or math.lausd.net. Sincerely,

ATTACHMENT C LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 24th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 Telephone: (213) 241-7000 Fax: (213) 241-8442

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: RICHARD A. VLADOVIC, Ed.D., PRESIDENT TAMAR GALATZAN MÓNICA GARCÍA BENNETT KAYSER MÓNICA RATLIFF STEVEN ZIMMER

GERARDO LOERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

JOHN E. DEASY, Ph.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

SUSAN TANDBERG, Ed.D., DIRECTOR, K12 INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

March 4, 2014

Dear Parent, It is the goal of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to ensure students graduate from high school college and career ready. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an outstanding vehicle that will enable all students to reach that goal. As the District transitions into the Common Core State Standards, there will be many changes in mathematics courses and course placement as a result of the rigor and progression of the Common Core State Standards. Middle school courses include Common Core (CC) Math 6, Common Core (CC) Math 7, and Common Core (CC) Math 8. The California Department of Education adopted CC Math 8 as the eighth grade course because of the rigorous content. This sequence of courses will prepare our students well for the new rigor of the Common Core high school courses. There will be two pathways at middle school: traditional and accelerated. Your child will be placed in one of these pathways, accordingly. All grade 6 students will be enrolled in CC Math 6. At the end of Grade 6, students will take a placement test. These scores will be used as one of the criteria to make decisions on placement in either a traditional or accelerated pathway. Middle school students will continue to have the opportunity to accelerate their math courses to reach higher math courses at the high school level, such as AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics and Probability. Middle School Traditional Pathway CC MATH 6

CC MATH 7

CC MATH 8

Middle School Accelerated Pathway CC MATH 6

ACCELERATED CC MATH 7

ACCELERATED CC ALGEBRA 1

Students in accelerated courses will be enrolled in Accelerated Common Core Math 7 and Accelerated Common Core Algebra 1, respectively. They will complete three years of mathematics content in two school years. This new accelerated pathway is more demanding than the former accelerated pathway. Students who do not accelerate at the middle school level will have opportunities at the high school level. The next few years will be exciting as we learn about all the new opportunities available through the Common Core. It is very important to know that students will need support in these transition years. Our secondary students will be moving into a new set of standards and courses in the midst of their K-12 schooling. The Los Angeles Unified School District will continue to explore and find the best ways to support students. We welcome your questions and concerns as we continue to support your child through this new system. For more information, please visit the LAUSD Common Core website at ccss.lausd.net or math.lausd.net. Sincerely,

ANEXO C LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 24th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 Telephone: (213) 241-7000 Fax: (213) 241-8442

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: RICHARD A. VLADOVIC, Ed.D., PRESIDENT TAMAR GALATZAN MÓNICA GARCÍA BENNETT KAYSER MÓNICA RATLIFF STEVEN ZIMMER

GERARDO LOERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

JOHN E. DEASY, Ph.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

SUSAN TANDBERG, Ed.D., DIRECTOR, K12 INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

4 de Marso, 2014 Queridos Padres: Es la meta de el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles (LAUSD) asegurarse que todos los estudiantes se gradúen de la escuela preparatoria preparados para la Universidad y para una Carrera. Las Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes (CCSS) son un instrumento excepcional que va a permitir que los estudiantes obtengan esa meta. A medida que el Distrito hace la transición hacia Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes y como resultado del rigor y la progresión de las normas, habrá muchos cambios en los cursos de matemáticas y en la manera que se asignará a los estudiantes al nivel apropiado en cada curso. Los cursos de secundaria incluyen, Normas Comunes y Básicas (CC) Matemáticas 6, Normas Comunes y Básicas (CC) Matemáticas 7, y Normas Comunes y Básicas (CC) Matemáticas 8. El Departamento de Educación de California adoptó CC Matemáticas 8 como el curso para el 8avo grado por su contenido rigoroso. La secuencia de los cursos preparará a los estudiantes para el rigor de los nuevo cursos de la Escuela Preparatoria. Habrán dos senderos a seguir en la escuela secundaria. El sendero tradicional y el sendero acelerado. Su hijo(a) será asignado en uno de estos dos senderos de acuerdo a su grado. Todos los estudiantes de 6to grado serán inscritos en CC Matemáticas 6. Al final del 6to grado, los estudiantes tomaran un examen de colocación. Los resultados del examen serán usados como criterio para decidir si el estudiante será asignado a el sendero tradicional o al sendero acelerado. Los estudiantes de secundaria seguirán teniendo la oportunidad de acelerar sus cursos de matemáticas, habrá oportunidades para los estudiantes de tomar cursos de Colocación Avanzados (AP) en la escuela preparatoria como por ejemplo: AP calculo y AP Estadísticas y Probabilidad. Escuela Secundaria Sendero Tradicional CC MATEMATICAS 6

CC MATEMATICAS 7

CC MATEMATICAS 8

Escuela Secundaria Sendero Avanzado CC MATEMATICAS 6

ACELERADO CC MATH 7

ACELERADO CC ALGEBRA 1

Estudiantes en cursos acelerados serán inscritos en Acelerada CC Matemáticas 7 y Acelerada CC Algebra respectivamente. En dos años, los estudiantes van a completar tres años de contenido en matemáticas. Este nuevo sendero acelerado es mucho mas exigente que el programa acelerado anterior. Estudiantes que no aceleren en la escuela secundaria, tendrán oportunidades adicionales en la escuela preparatoria para entrar en el sendero acelerado. Los próximos años van a ser excitantes, a medida que aprendemos acerca de todas las oportunidades disponibles a través de Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes. Es muy importante que usted sepa que los estudiantes van a necesitar mucho apoyo en estos años de transición. Nuestros estudiantes de secundaria seguirán moviéndose hacia un nuevo grupo de normas en el transcurso de su escuela de K-12. LAUSD continuará explorando y encontrando las mejores maneras de apoyar a los estudiantes. Apreciamos nos deje saber sus preguntas y preocupaciones a medida que continuamos apoyando a su hijo(a) a través de este nuevo sistema. Para mas información, por favor visite la pagina web de LAUSD Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes en ccss.lausd.net o en math.lausd.net. Sinceramente,

ANEXO C LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: RICHARD A. VLADOVIC, Ed.D., PRESIDENT TAMAR GALATZAN MÓNICA GARCÍA BENNETT KAYSER MÓNICA RATLIFF STEVEN ZIMMER JOHN E. DEASY, Ph.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Administrative Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 24th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 Telephone: (213) 241-7000 Fax: (213) 241-8442 GERARDO LOERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT SUSAN TANDBERG, Ed.D., DIRECTOR, K12 INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

4 de Marso, 2014 Queridos Padres, Es la meta de el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles (LAUSD) asegurar que todos los estudiantes se gradúen de la escuela preparatoria preparados para la Universidad y para una Carrera. Las Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes (CCSS) son un instrumento excepcional que va a permitir que los estudiantes obtengan esa meta. Como resultado del rigor y progresión de las nuevas normas, los cursos de la escuela preparatoria han cambiado. Los nuevos cursos de matemáticas empezando desde el 9 eno grado son Normas Básicas y Comunes (CC) Algebra 1, Normas Básicas y Comunes (CC) Geometría, y Normas Básicas y Comunes (CC) Algebra 2. Los Nombres de estos cursos ahora reflejan los cambios causados por las nuevas Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes. Se espera que los estudiantes entren a la escuela preparatoria con entendimiento básico de los conceptos de Algebra. Hay dos senderos que el estudiante puede tomar; el sendero tradicional o el sendero acelerado. Estudiantes que tomen el sendero tradicional serán inscritos en CC Algebra 1, CC Geometría y CC Algebra 2, lo cual los preparará para un curso de Pre-Calculo. Estudiantes que tomen el sendero acelerado tendrán la oportunidad de tomar cursos de Colocación Avanzada (AP) a un ritmo mas rápido. También habrá senderos adicionales para estudiantes que estén interesados en otros cursos avanzados como Estadísticas y Probabilidad. Le animamos para que trabaje con el consejero de su escuela para determinar cual es el mejor sendero para su hijo(a). Los próximos años van a ser excitantes a medida que aprendemos acerca de todas las oportunidades disponibles a través de Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes. Es muy importante que usted sepa que los estudiantes van a necesitar mucho apoyo en estos años de transición. Nuestros estudiantes de secundaria seguirán moviéndose hacia un nuevo grupo de normas en el transcurso de su escuela de K-12. LAUSD continuará explorando y encontrando las mejores maneras de apoyar a los estudiantes. Apreciamos nos deje saber sus preguntas y preocupaciones a medida que continuamos apoyando a su hijo(a) a través de este nuevo sistema. Para mas información, por favor visite la pagina web de LAUSD Normas Estatales Básicas y Comunes en ccss.lausd.net o en math.lausd.net. Sinceramente,