N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:13-3.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 6A:13-3.5 - Mathematics

(a) Mathematics instruction throughout the elementary and middle schools should be designed to prepare all students for rigorous mathematics at the high school level.

(b) Math literacy for students in grades three through four. High need school districts in which less than 85 percent of total students have achieved proficiency in mathematics on the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) 4 shall implement a comprehensive program for mathematics education that prepares students in grades three through four for success in higher order mathematics and that includes the following components:

1. A curriculum that simultaneously develops conceptual understanding, computational fluency and problem solving skills, with meaningful instruction and a focus on critical mathematics skills as part of a successful learning experience;

2. Mathematical reasoning that occurs in contextual learning;

3. An emphasis on communicating mathematics concepts both verbally and in writing;

4. The use of frequent questions and opportunities for class discussion in addition to the math textbook activities to improve student problem solving ability;

5. Professional development in both mathematics content and in the elements of mathematics pedagogy specified in this section, related to the appropriate grade and based on individual professional needs, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15;

6. Use of appropriate instructional materials, technology and manipulatives, aligned with the NJSLS in mathematics, that lead students through concrete, symbolic and abstract mathematical thinking;

7. Multiple assessments and benchmarks, including use of formative assessments;

8. Differentiated instruction;

9. Explicit mathematics instruction for struggling students to ensure that these students possess the foundational skills and conceptual knowledge necessary for understanding the mathematics they are learning at their grade level; and

10. Methods to involve parents and family members in student learning.

(c) Math literacy for students in grades five through eight. High need school districts where less than 80 percent of total students have not achieved proficiency in mathematics on the NJ ASK 8 shall implement a comprehensive program for mathematics education that prepares all students in grades five through eight for success in Algebra at the high school level and that incorporates the elements in (b) above.

(d) Math literacy for students in grades nine through 12. High need school districts where 80 percent or more of total students have not achieved proficiency in mathematics on the high school State assessment shall implement a comprehensive program for mathematics education for grades nine through 12 which incorporates the elements in (b) above and that is aligned to course expectations as required to meet graduation requirements.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:13-3.5

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 1802(a).