Unless otherwise stated, position statements and advocacy letters are written by the elected and appointed board. They are designed to support mathematics leaders in their work with policy, practice, and/or procedure in their division or school. |
Response to the introductory section to the 2023 VDOE Math Standards of Learning
Prior to the August 31, 2023 special Virginia Board of Education Meeting, VCMS submitted a letter of concern to the Board advocating for a public review of the preface that was not available during the public review of the standards, expressing concern and requesting clarification for some of the statements made in the preface. Read the full letter below.
Response to the introductory section to the 2023 VDOE Math Standards of Learning, August 30, 2023
Response to Proposed Math Standards Timeline
Prior to the June 15, 2023 Virginia Board of Education Meeting, VCMS submitted a letter of concern to the Board advocating for a more appropriate timeline. The concerns about the expedited timeline centered around the negative impacts that the timeline would have on Divisions, Teachers, Students, Parents, and Families. Read the full letter below.
Response to Proposed Math Standards Timeline, June 12, 2023
Revisions to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of LearningIn advance of the revision to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning, VCMS submitted a statement advocating for some general changes. These changes include focusing on standards that are limited in number so as to provide enough time for students to gain deeper understanding of the concept. In addition, standards should be relevant for all children, removing content that is obselete due to its lack of use in society or other mathematics classes or that which can be easily performed by readily available technology. Read the full statement below. VCMS Statement on the Revisions to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning, February 28, 2022 |
VCMS Supports Modernizing MathematicsThere is a great need need to modernize mathematics curriculum and instruction, which has not changed significantly since the conception of public education by the Committee of Ten in the late 1800s. While there are challenges that arise with significant modifications to curriculum and instruction, these modifications are necessary in order to prepare students for success in postsecondary life in the 21st century. We, as an organization, are committed to offering support in overcoming these challenges and ensuring modernization of mathematics in Virginia. Read the full statement below. VCMS Statement on Modernizing Mathematics, August 16, 2021 |