For Immediate Release: August 31, 2023
Contact:
communications@doe.virginia.gov
RICHMOND — Today, the State Board of Education unanimously approved new Mathematics Standards of Learning that will raise the floor and remove the ceiling for student performance and achievement. The 2023 Math Standards are informed by best practices and aligned with the needs of the world beyond K-12 education. The revisions were part of the seven-year cycle for review of the Standards of Learning, and the new standards will be implemented in schools beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
“Virginia students deserve to be held to high expectations,” said Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera. “These updated math standards embody high expectations and provide the North Star in our efforts to re-orient our education system to be one grounded in excellence.”
“The 2023 Math Standards represent a key improvement to focus on mastery of foundational skills, rigorous content development, and personalized pathways that meet every student where they are and take them where they want to go” said Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The 2023 Math Standards will ensure Virginia’s students master mathematics skills before moving on to a new concept or course. Students will also have the freedom to pursue different math courses based on their interests. Following the successful completion of Algebra, students can meet the necessary math credits with traditional high school math pathways, college credit bearing courses such as AP, or through dual enrollment or concurrent courses at a community college or university. Students will learn how to effectively integrate technology and math skills and simulate real-world scenarios that integrates the application of mathematical reasoning and critical thinking.
The VDOE staff will provide ongoing technical assistance and support to teachers, administrators, and instructional personnel across the Commonwealth to ensure a smooth and successful transition to these new standards.
The 2023 Math Standards of Learning as adopted today by the board are available on the VDOE website. Under the implementation timeline approved by the board, all math instruction and state assessments will be based on the 2023 standards beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
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