Course title

Mathematical Reasoning with Connections (MRWC)

Pre-requisite

Grade of C or better in Integrated Math III or Algebra 2 (required)

Course description

Course overview:The MRWC course is designed as a 4th year mathematics course that will prepare students for college-levelmathematics; including pre-calculus; calculus; and other quantitative reasoning courses. The MRWC curriculumincludes standards listed in the Precalculus Chapter of the Mathematics Framework and combines concepts oftrigonometry; geometry; and algebra that lead to the study of calculus in a way that is substantively differentfrom the traditional curriculum. The prerequisite for MRWC is a minimum grade of C in Integrated Math III /Algebra 2.The MRWC curriculum has been developed by a consortium of mathematics professors and math educatorsfrom CSU; UC; and CCC higher education systems; together with mathematics specialists from County Officesof Education and local school districts. It has been specifically designed to address the need for strongermathematics preparation for transitioning from high school to college and career pathways.Based on the Common Core State Standards viewpoint that mathematics is a cohesive and connected body ofwork; the MRWC is structured to highlight conceptual connections in the more advanced study of topics leadingto calculus. Emphasis is given to conceptual understanding and making connections between numerical;symbolic; verbal; and graphical representations; discussion and analysis of alternative representations andmultiple perspectives for approaching and understanding. The distinctiveness of MRWC lies in its unique designand topic sequencing; and in the emphasis on instructional delivery that promotes exploratory and collaborativestudent engagement. MRWC seamlessly interweaves the CCSS Mathematical Practices throughout thecurriculum and develops key Habits of Mind and a mathematical disposition required for mastering advanced;challenging college-level content knowledge.MRWC uses a non-traditional instructional approach emphasizing collaboration and exploration throughmathematical activities; problem posing; and the use of technology that will address diverse learning styles.Instruction is designed to challenge students to approach mathematics as sense-making through a focus onquestioning and probing deeper. Teacher-led instruction and student explorations will focus on discovering theconceptual basis for standard procedures. It will facilitate the development of students’ ability to choosestrategically among multiple solutions options; and to articulate the reasons for those decisions. Students willuse informal and formal justifications to defend their understandings and critique the reasoning of others.Instruction will emphasize the use of and fluency in the full range of the language of mathematics. Contenttopics will be approached through six instructional modalities i.e. verbal; numeric; symbolic; graphical;geometric; and technological.Different forms of formative and summative assessments will be used. Students will demonstrate their ongoingconceptual understanding and procedural fluency through mathematical activities; small group discussions andexplorations; personal reflection quick writes; in addition to worksheets and individual written assessments suchas quizzes; tests; final summative exams. Students will also be assessed through group projects; oral and writtenpresentations.

School country

United States

School state

California

School city

Moreno Valley

School / district Address

15150 Lasselle Street

School zip code

92551

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

09/18/2018

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• MTHA
• 4 years of Math

Approved date

09/26/2018

Online / Virtual

No