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Starting with the 2015-16 school year, high schools will be able
to offer either integrated or traditional/discrete math courses.
“I have heard many times from students, teachers, and parents,
that the lack of a traditional/discrete math option is an enormously troubling
issue,” Superintendent Woods said. “Today, thanks to the collaboration of the
Governor’s office and State Board of Education, we have been able to resolve
that issue in a way that offers a choice at the local level.”
Surveys conducted by the State Board of Education and Regional
Educational Service Agencies found that many educators desired a choice between
integrated and traditional/discrete math. Public comment on the courses posted
today was largely favorable.
“This is good news for
Georgia’s educators, parents, and students,” State Board Chair Helen Rice said.
“These courses are a response to feedback from all of those groups – they are
specific to the needs and responsive to the voices of Georgia’s students.”
Supporting Documents:
Board Item
Foundations of Algebra Course Standards
Algebra I Course Standards
Geometry Course Standards
Chart for High School Mathematics Course Sequence Options
Memo Regarding Public Comment Summary
Survey and Rating Comments - Foundations of Algebra Standards
Survey and Rating Comments - Algebra I Standards
Survey and Rating Comments - Geometry Standards