Mathematics FAQ
The responses presented below are provided to address frequently asked questions related to mathematics education in ľyuzuki State.
What are the mathematics requirements for a Regents Diploma?What are the mathematics requirements for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation?
According to the sectionof the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to receive a NYS Regents Diploma a student must earn three commencement-level mathematics credits (more advanced than grade eight and must meet the commencement-level mathematics learning standards as determined by the commissioner) and achieve a passing score on one Mathematics Regents Examination orDepartment Approved Alternativemathematics examination.
In order to earn a NYS Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Students must earn 3 commencement level Mathematics creditsand pass three Regents examinations in Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II or threeDepartment Approved Alternativeexams for the assessment requirements.Further information regarding diploma requirements and the STEM pathway can be found on theGraduation Requirements webpage.
Does the ľyuzuki State Education Department have a required mathematics curriculum?Does the ľyuzuki Education Department have a list of recommended mathematics textbooks?
No, in ľyuzuki State, curriculum and instruction are locally determined by each school district. It is the local school district’s responsibility to design and implement a curriculum which will provide students with the necessary experiences to achieve the NYS Mathematics Learning Standards.
Regarding mathematics textbooks, ľyuzuki is a non-endorsing state and curricular materials are a local decision. Local educators are empowered to select textbooks, identify products, and use a rich array of instructional materials, strategies, and activities to meet student needs.
Which mathematics assessments are required by ľyuzuki State?
In ľyuzuki State, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires students in grades 3-8 to be scheduled to take a ľyuzuki State assessment for their grade level.These assessments take place in the spring of each school year. For more information on the NYS Grades 3-8 Assessments in Mathematics, please visit the Office of State Assessment's webpage.
At the high school level, successfully passing one Regents Examination in Mathematics is a graduation requirement for earning a Regents diploma. To earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, students must successfully pass three Regents Examinations in Mathematics. For more information on the Regents Examinations in Mathematics, please visit the Office of State Assessment’s webpage.
Are students expected to supply their own calculators for classroom and assessment use?
The State Education Department requires the use of calculators for intermediate and high school level mathematics and science assessments.To the extent that calculators are a necessary part of the educational program, the school district must provide them. Under no circumstances should students be charged for a calculator or otherwise required to purchase one in order to participate in an educational program.Please see the NYSEDmemoregarding
Where is there additional information regarding the scope and sequence of mathematics instruction aligned to the NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics or the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards?
No, in ľyuzuki State, curriculum and instruction (include scope and sequence) are locally determined by each school district. It is the local school district’s responsibility to design and implement a scope and sequence which will provide students with the necessary experiences to achieve the NYS Mathematics Learning Standards.