State Superintendent Richard Woods is recognizing schools throughout the state for exceptional growth and achievement in math. Woods visited and presented Oak Hill Middle School with the Georgia's Masters of Mathematics Award, honoring the fundamental importance of mathematics in students' educations and future careers.
The Georgia Department of Education recognizes schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders.
Oak Hill Middle School was recognized for growth in the percentage of eighth-grade students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above based on the Algebra: Concepts and Connections End of Course (EOC), which is the state test for mathematics in high school. The 2023-24 Math Leader Awards are given at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
A total of 624 Georgia schools met the qualifications to be recognized as Math Leaders.
“We are incredibly proud of our eighth-grade students enrolled in the high school algebra course and for being recognized by State Superintendent Woods for their growth in mathematics. We know our students and staff have worked diligently towards this milestone, and we are thrilled with their progress,” said Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Dr. Noris Price.
“Congratulations to our first-ever Math Leader schools,' Woods said.
“The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.'
Throughout the school year, Woods visits schools throughout the state. On these visits, he tours classrooms, observes learning in progress, and talks with students, educators, and other stakeholders to learn what is working in Georgia’s K-12 public education system, what changes can be made, and how the Georgia Department of Education can be of service.
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