Following the February 21st release of the new Algebra I Assessments and curriculum (found here [1]), we want to take this opportunity to announce several new things from the Education Department.
Algebra Assessments:
Minor changes to formatting of the Pre-Assessments mean you should now be using v02 of Algebra I A and v03 of Algebra I B. Both full Post-Assessments and partial post functionality are now available for use with Algebra I A and Algebra I B.
Assessment Selection/WOB Assignment Guide:
Both the Assessment Selection Guide and Workout Book Assignment Guides have been updated to reflect recommendations made in the previously released Algebra Assessment Administration document.
Curriculum Remapping:
In addition, we have remapped applicable PKs on the HMM Pre-Calculus Fundamental Skills Assessment to include the new Algebra I material where appropriate. Existing LPs based upon these assessments would either need to have the PKs replaced manually, or can take advantage of this new material by re-entering the Assessment results.
Recommended Additions:
Recommended Focus Ons for both Algebra I A and Algebra I B are now available allowing for both extra practice and extensions on topics found on these assessments. You may access these by selecting “Recommended Additions” button within a student’s Learning Plan.
WOB 1:
All six chapters of Workout Book 1 have been rereleased and include updates to language, problem selection, and graphics. The rerelease of WOB 1 also includes tablet-compatible answer keys that have undergone thorough validation.
Free Trial Curriculum Answer Keys:
Answer Keys are now available for all Levels of our “Free Trial” curriculum. These can be found both on Google Drive and on M2.
Update on Retirement of Core 8:
Last year’s release of Algebra Readiness/High School Fundamental Skills signifies Core 8 and its associated curriculum will be retired. Immediate steps must be taken to close out existing Core 8 Learning Plans by June 1st, 2017. After this date, you will no longer be able to enter assessment results into M2. In addition, Core 8 curriculum will be removed from the active library and will not be able to be added to a Learning Plan.
Upcoming Releases:
The Curriculum Team is working very hard to bring both Geometry Readiness and a new Algebra WOB to the system. Stay tuned to the blog for updates on these projects.
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4 Comments To "General Education Update (March)"
#1 Comment By Amanda Sain On April 2, 2017 @ 11:10 am
Has the Algebra 1 curriculum been updated for the SAT assessments as well? I assume there is some overlap there.
#2 Comment By Greg Marston On April 3, 2017 @ 7:03 am
Thank you for the upgrades.
I agree with Amanda about remapping the SAT assessments so these tests use the new Algebra PKs. This is very important for centers who use the SAT assessments for most HS students.
#3 Comment By Alex Guppy On April 3, 2017 @ 10:31 am
Thanks, Education Department. The curriculum just keeps getting better and more thorough. All the new WOB pages and changes are so fun for the kids.
#4 Comment By Education Department On April 3, 2017 @ 10:57 am
Thank you for your comments.
There is a broader test prep program update planned that will include remappings to Algebra I A/B material wherever applicable.
We are looking forward to bringing that update to the system soon and we will communicate progress toward that goal at first opportunity.