Mathematics Progress Mathematics Progress ReportReport

Mathematics Progress Mathematics Progress ReportReport

Shelton School DistrictShelton School District2009-20102009-2010

History• New 6-12 Math Curriculum

Adopted 2008 Connected Math Project (CMP) II

Grades 6,7 CME Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II

Grades 8-12 Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Grade 8

History (Continued)• 6-12 Instructional Approach

All Students Participate in Accelerated Learning Program (Algebra in 8th Grade)

Complex Instruction – Structures that Facilitate High Level Mathematical Thinking

Heterogeneous Groups Roles and Norms Attention to Competence and Status Issues Questioning Strategies that Facilitate

Understanding

History (Continued)• K-5 Math Curriculum Updated

2005 Growing With Mathematics

• K-5 Instructional Approach Focus on Concepts, Problem-Solving,

and Computational Fluency

History (Continued)• State Requirements

Grade Level Expectations Revised 2004, 2006, and 2008

New “Performance Expectations” Assessed Beginning 2010 (Grades 3-8)

New MSP and HSPE Assessments End of Course Exams for Algebra and

Geometry Beginning 2011

Professional Development

• Grades 6-12New Curriculum Materials /Technology

June 2008 3 days

Complex Instruction August 2008September 2008

5 days3 days (make up)

Complex Instruction 2008-09 On-site Coaching

15 days

Complex InstructionVertical Teaming

2008-09 Early Release Half Days

5 days

Professional Development

• Grades 6-12 (Continued)OBJH/SHS/CHOICEGeometer’s Sketchpad

June 2009One Day After School

3 hours

OMSTechnology Refresher

June 2009 1 day

Brain Research Complex Instruction

June 2009 3 days

Complex Instruction 2009-10 On-site Coaching Site Visit to Cleveland High School

4 days

1 day

Professional Development

• Grades 6-12 (Continued)Complex InstructionFollow Up Sessions

One Day Each in September, January, and March

2 hours after school

Complex InstructionVertical Teaming

2009-10 Early Release Half Days

3 days

Graphing Calculators January 2010ESD 113

6 hours

Building Academic Vocabulary

January 2010NW ESD

5 Hours

Professional Development

• Grades K-5Young Mathematicians:Mathematical Discourse

2008-09 On-Site Coaching

15 Days

Young Mathematicians:Vertical Teaming

2008-09 Early Release Half Days

5 days

Young Mathematicians:Computational Fluency

2009-10 On-Site Coaching

9 Days

Building Academic Vocabulary

January 2010NW ESD

5 Hours

District Expectations• Grades 6-12

Use Complex Instruction in All Math Classes

Use “Structures” Daily (Roles and Norms)

Do a Groupworthy Task Each Unit Principals Visible in Classes,

Supporting Implementation

District Expectations• Grades K-5

Lessons Aligned to New Standards Use “Strings” to Teach Flexible

Mathematical Thinking Use “Math Congress” to Facilitate

Mathematical Discourse Principals Visible in Classes,

Supporting Implementation

How’s It Working?• Building Reports – Positives/Challenges

– Elementary (Karla Knudsen, Linda Hicks-Green, Sharee Waite)

– OMS (Lisa Olin)– OBJH (Kristey Perigo)– CHOICE (Sharon Hobson)– SHS (Reva Fowler)

Works in Progress• Continue Research-Based Practices

Align Curriculum and Develop Common Course Assessments Through PLCs

Use Assessment Information to Guide Instruction (e.g. easyCBM)

Incorporate Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary into Math Classes

Identify and Purchase Research-Based Math Intervention Materials for RTI

Works In Progress• Continued

Develop School-based Systems for Effectively Delivering Interventions (RTI)

Raise Expectations for All Students: Annually Increase the Number of Students Taking Algebra in 8th Grade

Ensure District Curriculum Aligns to Emerging Standards and Assessments

In Closing…

• Comments by Lisa• Any questions?