Findley Parent Presentation

Engage NY November 6, 2014

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Tonight’s Learning Targets •  Help parents understand what college readiness is

and why it matters •  Share background and shifts related to math

Common Core State Standards •  Compare and contrast OAKS and Smarter

Balanced assessments •  Provide an overview of the elements in Engage

NY lessons

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College and Career Ready What does it mean?

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College and Career Readiness

The new standards will get students ready for success in college and the workforce.

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…but what does that mean?

College Readiness

•  College readiness means that graduates have the skills they need to do well in college.

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•  “College” doesn’t just mean a four-year degree. It can mean any program that leads to a degree or certificate.

•  Being “ready” means that students graduate from high schools with key skills in English and mathematics.

Career Readiness

•  Career readiness means that high school graduates are qualified for and able to do well in long-term careers.

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•  “Career” doesn’t just mean a job. It means a profession that lets graduates succeed at a job they enjoy and earn a competitive wage.

For every 100 ninth graders…

65 graduate from high school 37 of those enter college

Only 24 are still enrolled in sophomore year 12 of the 24 will graduate with a degree in six years

Why does this matter? Because it’s what our students need

… and only 6 get a good job after graduation

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What are the Common Core Standards?

•  http://www.commoncoreworks.org/domain/157

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The new standards will… •  Prepare students to succeed in college and the

workforce •  Ensure that every child—regardless of race,

ethnicity or zip code—is held to the same high standards and learns the same material

•  Provide educators with a clear, focused

roadmap for what to teach and when

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What are the Common Core Standards?

•  A single set of clear standards for English language arts and mathematics

•  A tool to help students and parents set clear and realistic goals for success

•  A first step in providing young people with the high-quality education that will prepare them for success in college and careers

States that adopted the Common Core

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•  Focus: learn more about less

•  Build skills across grades

•  Develop speed and accuracy

•  Really know it, Really do it

•  Use it in the real world

•  Think fast AND solve problems

A Closer Look: Mathematics Shifts

How students were assessed?

•  OAKS (Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)

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3rd Grade Math Test Question: OAKS According to the chart, which statement is true for a player’s home run total improvement from 1989 to 1990?

A.  McGuire improved by 5 home runs. B.  Griffey improved by 15 home runs. C. McGuire improved by 15 home runs. D. Griffey improved by 20 home runs.

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3rd Grade Math Test Question: OAKS

Maria has 14 tables. Each table needs 4 chairs. How many chairs does Maria need? A. 14

B. 16

C. 28

D. 56

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3rd Grade Math Test Question: OAKS

Chad had one candy bar to share with 4 friends. He divided the candy bar into 6 equal pieces. There was one extra piece, so Chad took it also. What fraction of the candy bar did Chad take in all?

A.  1/6

B.  2/6

C.  1/5

D.  1/4

How students will be assessed?

•  Smarter Balanced Assessment

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Claim 1 – Concepts & Procedures

•  Students can explain and apply mathematical

concepts, interpret and carryout mathematical

procedures with precision and fluency.

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Claim 2 – Problem Solving

•  Students can solve a range of complex well-

posed problems in pure and applied

mathematics, making productive use of

knowledge and problem solving strategies.

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Claim 3 – Communicate Reasoning

•  Students can clearly and precisely construct

viable arguments to support their own

reasoning and critique the reasoning of others.

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Claim 4 – Modeling &

Data Analysis •  Students can analyze complex, real-world

scenarios and can construct and use

mathematical models to interpret and solve

problems.

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What does math look like in Beaverton at the elementary level?

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•  Everyday Math (board adopted program)

•  Engage NY

Engage NY Overview •  4th Grade Addition Lesson

¦  Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Lockhart •  Program Components

¦  Mrs. DeNeffe

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Exit Ticket

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•  What new learning did you gain from tonight’s presentation?

•  What other information would be helpful to you? •  What other questions do you have?