The Instructional Resources Department is seeking the permission to adopt and purchase the Algebra I with Financial Literacy course Textbook. The Pre-Adoption Committee  met February 27, 2017, which is two years prior to the official state math adoption.  At that time this was the most up-to-date instructional material to vet for this particular subject area.  One representative from each high school served on this committee and they worked diligently to ensure the materials were aligned to all course standards.

This course incorporates the Florida Standards for Mathematical Practices as well as the following Florida Standards for Mathematical Content:  Algebra, Geometry, Number and Quantity, and Statistics, and the Florida Standards for High School Modeling.  The course also includes Financial Literacy Standards found in Social Studies and Reading and Writing Standards for Literacy in Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects 6-12.

The financial literacy focus of this course provides a real-life framework to apply upper-level mathematics standards.  In our consumer-based society, a mathematics course that addresses the results of financial decisions will result in more fiscally responsible citizens.  This course will give students the opportunity to apply mathematics found in financial topics such as personal investments, retirement planning, credit card interest, and savings.

For newly approved courses, there is a provision making it possible for a school district to purchase textbooks when a course meets a core requirement.  Students must earn 4 math credits to graduate with a standard diploma in the state of Florida.

Financial Algebra is a new, district adopted NCAA approved mathematics course designed to meet the needs of all students; standard, CTE, and accelerated track students.  This course can be used to meet one math credit for graduation, Bright Futures, and university admission. The financial literacy focus of this course provides a real-life framework to apply upper-level mathematics standards.  In our consumer-based society, a mathematics course that addresses the results of financial decisions will result in more fiscally responsible citizens.  This course will give students the opportunity to apply mathematics found in financial topics such as personal investments, retirement planning, credit card interest, and savings. It is the recommendation of the committee that the textbook Financial Algebra: Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications, Robert Gerver | Richard J. Sgroi , ISBN-13: 9781337271790 , 2nd Edition © 2018 be submitted for review and approval.

Financial Algebra is a new, district adopted NCAA approved mathematics course designed to meet the needs of all students; standard, CTE, and accelerated track students.  This course can be used to meet one math credit for graduation, Bright Futures, and university admission.

This proposed adoption would provide the teachers of Clay County current, quality materials to enable them the ability to deliver and plan engaging lessons, and provide students with the resources to maximize learning and increase outcomes in algebra.

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Instructional Resources is asking the Clay County School Board to approve the purchase of the newly vetted Algebra I with Financial Literacy course textbook. A Textbook Adoption Committee of certified high school teachers met to vet the options for Financial Algebra.  The committee members consisted of one representative from each high school in the Clay County School District. The review process was conducted and guided using Student Achievement Partners Instructional Materials Evaluation Tools (IMET), a review of the Florida Standards for Financial Algebra found in CPALMS,  and was verified via a state approved feedback form that the committee used to report their findings.  The District Committee approved the teacher's first choice after reviewing their consensus forms.