Chapter 193-I MATH LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Section 193-I:1
193-I:1 Program Established. –
By July 1, 2019, the commissioner of education shall establish and encourage the implementation of a supplemental, 2-tier high school math program to be known as math learning communities, in order to meet the needs of any student who requires a better understanding of requisite math knowledge and skills and who has previously completed algebra I, but who lacks a strong foundation in mathematics to successfully transition from high school to college and career. Math learning communities shall be made available statewide to all public secondary schools. Students who would like to pursue a STEM career or postsecondary education program pathway but who are not ready to engage in mathematical reasoning and the application of math required in algebra II or other upper level math courses shall have access to this program of study and shall be encouraged to participate.
Source. 2018, 305:2, eff. June 25, 2018.
Section 193-I:2
193-I:2 Structure and Sequence. –
I. Eligible students shall have completed or be near completion of algebra I. The department shall encourage every public high school in the state to administer the Next-Generation Acuplacer QAS exam to students who may benefit from this program as recommended by a school teacher or guidance counselor and a parent in the spring of grade 10. Students who score less than 63 and who have the recommendation of a teacher or guidance counselor and a parent may be assigned to course I, advanced math foundations. Students who score 63 or above shall be considered for either algebra II or course II, quantitative reasoning.
II. Course I, advanced math foundations, is a review and expansion of a student's understanding and ability to apply fundamental competencies in algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. This course provides one math credit toward high school graduation.
III. Course II, quantitative reasoning, is a college level math course for students achieving a 63 or above on the Next-Generation Acuplacer QAS exam. This course can be taken through the concurrent dual enrollment program and upon satisfactory completion shall satisfy the math requirement for high school graduation and the math requirement associated with many degree programs at the community college system of New Hampshire. This course may be offered to students in grades 11 or 12.
IV. The community college system of New Hampshire shall annually submit a report listing the New Hampshire high schools that are partners in the math learning communities program to the department of education, the house education committee and the senate education committee no later than October 1. The submitted report shall contain, but not be limited to, the total number of students participating in the advanced mathematical foundation and quantitative reasoning courses; the number of summer institute participants; a summary of student achievement and growth using data based upon the Next-Generation Accuplacer (QAS) exam and the SAT math examination; and any other information as determined by the community college system of New Hampshire.
Source. 2018, 305:2, eff. June 25, 2018. 2023, 79:385, eff. July 1, 2023.
Section 193-I:3 to 193-I:6
193-I:3 to 193-I:6 Repealed by 2020, 37:4, XVIII, eff. July 29, 2020. –