Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
BL 16
Name
Encore: The Grade 9 Blind Spot: Where Math Data Goes Dark and What Districts Are Doing About It
Description
Many districts have strong benchmark data through middle school but far less visibility once students enter high school. At exactly the point when the stakes rise, leaders are often left without a clear picture of whether students have the foundational skills needed for Algebra and beyond. In this interactive session, we’ll examine where high school math visibility breaks down, which foundational skills are most predictive of Algebra success, and how districts can build a clearer picture from grade 8 forward without adding unnecessary complexity to their technology stack. This is an encore presentation of Wednesday’s session for Thursday attendees.
Speakers
Session Type
Vendor-Sponsored Session
Track
Assessment and Feedback
Primary Audience
School and District Leadership
Secondary Audience
District Curriculum Leaders
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration