Math Program Points	Los Altos	Mtn. View
Meets or exceeds rigorous California Math Content Standards	Yes	No
Uses a district-wide practice and assessment tool like MathCoach	Yes	No
Previously used a K-5 program with solid mathematical content and problem solving, including daily practice and testing of abilities	Yes Mathematics Unlimited (Holt)	No MathLand
Has piloted and now uses a math series that meets or exceeds the California Math Content Standards (and which is approved and funded by California)	Yes SRA Explorations	No
Children at grade school who have mastered material have opportunity to accelerate	Yes	No
Accelerated and challenging Algebra for 7th and 8th graders	Yes Foerster's Algebra 1	No No comparable program
Seventh graders average S.A.T.-9 math scores (2000)	93rd percentile	57th percentile

The chart above compares significant aspects of the Los Altos K-8 School District math program to the Mountain View K-8 School District program. Individual teachers and principals in Mountain View may provide supplementation to make their programs more like the Los Altos program, but this chart depicts the math programs promulgated at district level.

Parents in the Mountain View K-8 District met with the Assistant Superintendent of the Los Altos K-8 District to learn the details of the Los Altos math program. Click here to read a letter describing the Los Altos K-8 Math Program for school year 00-01. Parents first met with the Los Altos K-8 District during Fall 1999 to learn the details about the Los Altos math program. Click here to read a letter describing the Los Altos K-8 Math Program for school year 99-00