Curriculum discussion to zero in on math

The Laguna Beach Unified School District will hold a parent information night Nov. 5 focusing on the math curriculum.

Researcher Patrick Callahan will lead the discussion, which will give parents tips on how to help their children reach their potential in math, according to a news release.

The talk, titled “All Roads Lead to Calculus/Statistics,” also will focus on changes to math instruction with the new Common Core State Standards, which place greater emphasis on critical thinking and interpretation.

Callahan, co-director of the California Mathematics Project, has extensive experience in state and national education training, the release said. The project’s mission is to enhance teachers’ content knowledge.

The discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Thurston Middle School’s Black Box Theatre, 2100 Park Ave.

—Bryce Alderton

Twitter: @AldertonBryce