Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT)

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Introduction

Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT) – This tool provides support in identifying concepts aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) that articulate across mathematics grade levels or courses. The MVAT has several possible uses:

Instructional planning tool – the STATIC versions of the MVAT can be used to identify the progression of specific content across grade levels or courses in order to connect instruction to prerequisite knowledge and future concepts.
Remediation planning tool – the DYNAMIC versions of the MVAT can be used with the Mathematics Standards of Learning Student Detail by Question (SDBQ) reports (or using data from other reports using SOL identifiers) to pinpoint targeted areas for individual student remediation (e.g., classroom remediation, Algebra Readiness intervention, expedited retakes, etc.)

The MVAT is divided into five strands. Content from Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (EOC) is connected within the strands, where appropriate (not all End Of Course mathematics content is included in the MVAT). Below shows the hierarchical structure of the MVAT:

Strands (NNS, CE, MG, PS, PFA)
- Strand Concepts – macro concepts of K – Algebra II content
  - Standard Descriptors – short descriptions of the standards included in each Strand Concept
    - Associated Standards – standard numbers that are aligned to each standard descriptor

STATIC Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tools (MVAT)

These versions of the MVAT are documents available in Word and PDF.

Strand Versions of the Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT)

This version of the MVAT includes a separate document for each strand spanning K – Algebra II and includes specific descriptors of each standard. These documents include cross-strand connections and charts that reference the application of properties, when applicable.

Number and Number Sense MVAT (Word / PDF)
Computation and Estimation MVAT (Word / PDF)
Measurement and Geometry MVAT (Word / PDF)
Probability and Statistics MVAT (Word / PDF)
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra MVAT (Word) / PDF)

Comprehensive Version of the Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT)

These versions of the MVAT address all five strands across select grade levels and include only references to mathematics SOL by number.

Grades K - Algebra II MVAT (Word / PDF) - Recommend printing the Word version on legal size 8.5” x 14” paper

DYNAMIC Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tools (MVAT)

Use of Tool

This tool was designed to support Virginia educators in their process of reviewing students' strengths and unfinished learning in terms of algebra readiness. This tool, in conjunction with math performance data provided by VDOE as well as classroom- or school-generated data, can help automate the creation of Student Remediation Plans for individual students by teachers, counselors, administrators or others. These plans can be printed (save as PDF or hard copy) and shared with teachers, tutors, and others designated to work with students to complete unfinished learning in math.