• Computation with whole numbers and decimals in grade 6.
• Algebraic concepts in grade 7.
• Classification and Logical Reasoning in grade 8.

2. Create and administer a pretest on grade level target concepts.
3. Collect and analyze data to determine curriculum and instructional needs based on the pretest.
4. Reassess targeted concepts every 6 to 8 weeks and analyze data.
5. Department members will engage in collaborative grade level discussions to develop intervention strategies for students who have not mastered the targeted areas.
6. Continually use the data to refine curriculum and instruction.
7. Provide professional development for regular and special education teachers and tutors.
8. Collaborate to analyze student results on common midyear and end of year assessments.
9. Use the results of the assessment data to refocus instruction and provide remediation for student’s identified areas of weakness.
10. Use lunch time and after school tutoring to provide remediation for students.
11. Grade level/ Department members will engage in collaborative discussion groups to identify areas of their content where mathematical concepts and problem solving strategies can be infused into the curriculum.