Planning 4 Math Success

Plan It OutSpeak Out

Carry It OutReach Out

Parents 4 Ways 2 Figure It Out

Washington State revised law to require three years of math in order to graduate.

The State Board of Education is implementing this requirement.

www.sbe.wa.gov

What Makes a Prepared Graduate?

Add It Up: Math MattersDid you know…

Math graduation requirements are not the same requirements of most colleges

Did you know…

Students who only take basic math are less likely to get accepted to the college of their choice

Add It Up: Math Matters

46% of Washington State college students must take at least one remedial math class:

Remedial courses cost the same tuition rate

Remedial courses do not count towards the completion of a degree

Remedial courses are costly to the college system

The Other Dropout Issue

63%

of students who must take one or more math remediation courses drop out of college

70% of all high school graduates pursue higher education

Education =Salary + EmploymentU.S. Department of Labor

(full-time wage earners, 25 and older, during 2006)

Education Attained

Weekly Salary % Unemployment

Doctorate $1,441 1.4

Professional $1,474 1.1

Master $1,140 1.7

Baccalaureate $962 2.3

Associate $721 3.0

Some College $674 3.9

High School Diploma $595 4.3

No Diploma $419 6.8

What College

Students Say about

Math…

Persistence MattersWhen your goal is in sight

-try and try again!

Engagement

Math makes sense when it connects to

personal goals

-and to the world around us

Family Multiplies Math Success

4 Ways 2 Figure It OutPlan It Out

Speak Out

Carry It Out

Reach Out

Plan it OutPlan to Be College-and Career-Ready

Enroll in math courses every year of high school

Research the math requirements of your child’s chosen career path/college of choice

Create a Family Plan

Ask how curricula aligns with the College Readiness Standards

Develop parent networks devoted to math success

Attend events at your child’s school

Go online to communicate

Speak OutOne Voice Can Be Heard

We All Have Math Strengths

Show your math strengths

Encourage leadership: • tutor younger siblings

• peer learning labs

Assess your environment:• Is time managed wisely?

• Is there an organized, dedicated space for homework?

• Is my child healthy?

Carry It OutBring Math Education Home

Do you have math anxiety?

Reverse tutoring helps parents:

• Break down the problem• Pinpoint areas for practice or

support from the teacher • Give child the chance to verbalize

what they know • Empower child and build

confidence

Know how to reach administrators and teachers

Write a list of questions for conferences

Ask for help for yourself if needed

Reach OutAsk What’s Happening in Your Child’s Math Classroom

Parent Support Counts

Your Math Road Map

Moving Beyond Course Requirements

to Clarifying What

Students Should Know and

Be Able to Do

www.transitionmathproject.org