Modeling Our World With Mathematics
The full course of MOWWM is ready for the 2019–2020 school year. It includes rich performance tasks and assessments modeled after the approaches taken by Bridge to College. Where possible, connections to SBA Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) and Digital Library resources are highlighted. The assessments provide objective criteria to make determinations of student mastery of content and curriculum.
What is Modeling Our World With Mathematics?
Modeling Our World With Mathematics (MOWWM) is a five-module mathematics course developed locally by OSPI with input from educators across Washington, and is designed to follow Geometry. It contains career-connected thematic units where students use high school mathematics to analyze everyday life and work. The content and instructional strategies support increased attainment of the common core high school content standards while developing the standards for mathematical practice. MOWWM can fulfill the 3rd credit of math requirement and supports students
Who is Modeling Our World With Mathematics for?
Students who take MOWWM should have taken Algebra I and Geometry, perhaps with limited success, but have earned two credits of math. There is no minimum score required, but students must have taken the SBA or take it during the course. The lessons in MOWWM were developed to support students who need additional instruction to attain skills and knowledge in mathematics required for graduation.
MOWWM does not complete a Graduation Pathway, but it supports students in all pathways by developing their mathematical thinking and fluency in key skills. Additionally, following successful completion of MOWWM, students who want to continue with academic study of mathematics will be better prepared to take additional quantitative courses such as Algebra II, Technical CTE courses, and additional STEM courses.
To learn more about offering this course, see MOWWM Virtual Training under Course Offerings or contact OSPI Math Director, Arlene Crum at arlene.crum@k12.wa.us or 360–725–6233.
