Middle School Readiness
The Path to Success Through 8th Grade Algebra
Algebra is the single highest predictor of a student’s future success — the gateway to advanced learning, college and career readiness, and economic mobility. Yet only 30% of 8th graders are proficient in math. The math crisis is a solvable problem. We can act early and together. Join us in strengthening middle school readiness so every student can access Algebra I by 8th grade and stay on a path to opportunity.
3 Success Drivers. 1 Big Goal.
Our model is designed to influence student preparation, access, and success in 8th grade Algebra within one year, through a focus on three drivers of success:
Algebra Readiness Power Standards
Supporting teachers to build students’ foundational Algebra skills and concepts to fill learning gaps, support the transition from arithmetic to algebra, and improve algebra fluency.
Math Identity and Belonging
Supporting students to build four core habits of mind that cultivate student confidence and persistence, so that all students can see themselves as capable mathematicians.
Enabling Conditions
Supporting school leaders to implement and monitor conditions that enable access, preparedness, and success in 8th Grade Algebra for all students.
Comprehensive Support:
- Teacher professional learning experiences through workshops and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs);
- Extended learning opportunities for students facilitated by experts in support of mastery and academic acceleration;
- School and system leadership coaching and support sessions to build capacity for continued success.
Partner schools will gain:
- Exclusive comprehensive support to improve student preparation, access, and success in 8th grade Algebra within one year;
- A growing network of peers tackling this important charge;
- Reduced costs for multiple schools in the same district.
We are looking for partners:
- From across the country in rural or urban, and charter or traditional contexts;
- Who already offer or plan to offer at least one section of 8th grade Algebra I (or accelerated math equivalent);
- Where district leaders, including Superintendent and instructional leaders, support and align with Algebra I as a priority.
Are you ready to join a movement of change-makers?
Our team of former teachers, school and district leaders, and policy experts are ready to support you. Please fill out your contact info and we’ll get right back to you to discuss your vision and goals and how the Middle School Readiness Program can help you achieve them.