Mathmatics and
Career-Connected Learning
Welcome Massachusetts Educators
As part of an effort to bring real world math and content driven by the Massachusetts labor market, DESE has teamed up with Pathway2Careers to deliver solutions to not just transform the future prosperity of individual students, but the economies of whole communities.
Through this partnership, educators located in Massachusetts have access to Pathway2Careers Math, Career Explorer, and Financial Literacy program at no additional charge.
Massachusetts Educators are encouraged to request access to Pathway2Careers through the form below. The Pathway2Careers Product Success team will work with you to provide implementation support and resources to ensure the successful implementation of Pathway2Careers’ real world focused math curriculum.
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Massachusetts provides resources for interdisciplinary and embedded content that make critical connections between technical and academic skills. Each framework published will have sample lessons aligned to Massachusetts curriculum standards. In state-approved Career Technical Education (chapter 74) these support Strand 2: Embedded academics. These resources also support any educator and coursework to make learning relevant and real-world.
Lessons are presented in one of two ways:
- Application – Application lessons are focused on a single career and the numerous ways a math concept is used in carrying out the work of that career.
- Exploration – Exploration lessons show how a specific math concept is used across several careers, including the one in the specific Chapter 74 program area.
The framework pages have these resources linked as part of the implementation resources. The tables below are organized by the math content areas: Pre-Algebra (middle school), Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. We will continue to add to these resources.
Pre-Algebra (P)
MA Math Standard
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Career Spotlight
Aligned Framework
8.G.9
Application
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Automotive Technology
8.G.5
Application
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies
8.G.5
Application
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbing
8.G.2
P-1.9 Use Rigid Motions to Show Congruent Figures
Application
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Design and Visual Communications
Algebra I (A)
MA Math Standard
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Career Spotlight
Aligned Framework
A-CED.2 F-IF.4 F-IF.7b
Exploration
Medical Services Manager
Medical Assisting
A-CED.3, A-REI.6
Application
Applications Software Developer
Programming and Web Development
A-REI.1
A-REI.3
Exploration
Professional Painter
Painting and Design Technologies
A-0.1
A-CED.4
A-REI.1
Application
Electrician
Electricity
A-REI.10
F-BF.3
Application
Film and Video Editor
Multimedia Production and Broadcast
Algebra II (A2)
MA Math Standard
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Career Spotlight
Aligned Framework
F-IF.7.c F-IF.7.d F-IF.8.a G-GPE.3
Exploration
Auto Body Repairers
Automotive Collision
N-VM.10 N-VM.12 A-REI.9 F-BF.4.c
Application
Airplane Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aviation Maintenance Technology
A-APR.7 A.REI.2
Application
Respiratory Therapists
Health Assisting
A-REI.8
Application
Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Support Services and Networking
A-APR.2
Application
Structural Iron and Steel
Sheet Metalworking
N-CN.3
N-CN.7
Exploration
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Engineering Technician
Geometry (G)
MA Math Standard
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Career Spotlight
Aligned Framework
G-CO.2, G-CO.5
G-4.8: Compositions of Transformations
Application
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer
Advanced Manufacturing
G-GMD.3 G-MG.1 G-MG.2 G-MG.3
Application
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
HVAC-R
G-GPE.1
G-GPE.4
Application
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications and Fiber Optics
G-CO.11
Application
Mechanical Drafters
Drafting
G-MG.1
Application
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Engineering Technology
G-C.2
Exploration
Mechatronics Engineer
Robotics and Automation Technology
G-CO.10
G-SRT.5
Exploration
Construction Worker
Construction Craft Laborer
G-CO.10
G-C.3
Exploration
Facilities Manager
Facilities Maintenance Manager