MathMath Communication

January 21, 2010ESU#3

Facilitated by:

Pam Krambeck and Debbie Schraeder

“This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education… whether an entire

generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they

can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish

good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.”

How to Build a Student for the 21st Century

TIME Magazine; December 18, 2006

Why 21st Century Skills?

What is the Framework for 21st Century Skills?

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

Focusing on the content area of math, a scope and sequence literacy map from the Partnership for 21st

Century Skills will be shared along with ideas for integrating 21st Century Skills into the math

curriculum. A lesson from the curriculum map will be shared and

demonstrated.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Map

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Communication Skills

Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking

Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution

Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity

Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills

Self-Direction

Accountability and Adaptability

Social Responsibility

Math Standards UpdateState Board Approved – October 8, 2009

Districts must adopt within one year

December 2009 and October, 2010

http://www.nde.state.ne.us/ndestandards/AcademicStandards.htm

March 29-April 30NeSA AA-Mathematics (Field Test)(77% of the students will be field testing)

What do we know about NeSA-M?• Four concepts will be measured:

number sense geometric/measurement algebraic data analysis/probability

• Two sessions, 48-60 multiple choice items

• No calculators, but common reference sheet provided. (Student IEP may allow)

• No student results provided – field testing the items.

Math Table of Specifications:http://www.nde.state.ne.us/assessment/index.html

Common Core Standards

National discussion

July 1st draft – High School only

January – elementary grades added

Implications?

Assessment to follow – “Race to the Top” grants

Graduation Requirements

What do the New Graduation Requirements mean?

• By 2015 (this year’s 7th graders) students will need to graduate with the new requirements.

• NOT courses, but concepts.

• Rule 10 language will change.

(Target date January 2010)

Online Documentswww.nde.state.ne.us/Assessment

• Two New Practice Tests – Math and Reading by January 15th. The reading test will have new accommodations –DAC will get access. DAC will assign to students who need magnifier and color contrast.

• Tables of Specifications –

• Performance Level Descriptors

• NeSA Approved Accommodations

• Alternate Assessment – Extended standards document

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Map

Match the Activities

Windowpane Processing1. In grade level groups K-4, 5-8, and 9-12;

review each of the learning skills for your corresponding grade level and list any implementation ideas on a sticky note.

2. Post sticky notes on the windowpane.

3. Discuss which learning skill is currently being implemented well, and which one might need“more attention”.

Implementation Ideas…

1. Smart Searching Strategies

2. Flash Cards Using i-Pod

3. Comic Creators

Closing Connections- CHIME IN!

Reflect on where each activity presented today fits in the ICT Literacy Map

Smart Searching Strategies

Comic Creators

Flash Cards Using i-Pod

Follow-Up Math Session

Integrating 21st Century Skills into the Math Curriculum

Date: April 1st --register at www.esu3.org

Focusing on the content area of math, participants will connect with the K-12 scope and sequence literacy map for mathematics from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills with the current math standards. Ideas and activities for integrating 21st Century Skills into the math curriculum will be shared.

Participants will work through four math activities that address the 21st Century Skills

Please contact us at ESU #3 if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions…

Pam Krambeck402-597-4876pkrambeck@esu3.org

THANK YOU!!

Debbie Schraeder402-597-4865dschraeder@esu3.org

Most of today’s students spend more time using computers at home than they do at school. A

majority of children will come already possessing an impressive array of digital technology related skills. Taken together, we need to re-think the nature and content of ICT. Using ICT will engage students to

learn and achieve at much higher levels.

Adapted from the ICT Literacy Map and Anthony JonesDepartment of Science and Mathematics EducationThe University of Melbourne