I am (check one)
____ a parent of a child _____ a concerned citizen
residing in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.
I am concerned about weaknesses in the elementary and middle school math curricula currently offered at Cedar Rapids Community Schools. I am also concerned about the performance of our children on tests to measure the success of the curriculum.
I request that the District change to an elementary math curriculum that is based on the explicit teaching of math concepts, algorithms, and mastery of math facts. In addition, I request that the District choose a curriculum that has proven successful in other parts of the country. Examples include:
Saxon Math
Sadlier/Oxford: Progress in Mathematics
Singapore Math
Respectfully,
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(your name – please print your first and last name)
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(signature)
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(address: street, city and zip code)
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(date)