Unless otherwise stated, position statements 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. |
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 |