850 children were subjected to a yearlong unauthorized pilot of CPM. What is going to happen to the children who were taught CPM and failed to learn algebra this year? Algebra is the foundation of all high school and college math.
We ask Dr. Title to
1. Set up a proper algebra I assessment established by an independent highly credentialed source before the end of the school year. We must find out the full extent of the damage regarding the algebra I skills lacking for those 850 affected students
2. Set up a remedial plan for those students who have not received sufficient and appropriate grade level instruction. For those children who cannot attend summer school an alternative plan needs to be et up. - Any remedial plan, including private tutoring, should be free of charge. This debacle has already created a 2 tier system in Fairfield of those who could afford a tutor at up to $90 /hour and those who could not.
3. Parents should be part of the remedial plan and informed of its progress.