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Mathematics Update

Mathematics Update. November 10, 2008. Purpose of the Session. Update on Math Adoption Committee Parent Application Process Committee Makeup October 16 th meeting October 30 th meeting Workshop – Dr. Sandra Atkins November 18 th meeting November 20 th “All About Math” focus night.

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Mathematics Update

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  1. Mathematics Update November 10, 2008

  2. Purpose of the Session • Update on Math Adoption Committee • Parent Application Process • Committee Makeup • October 16th meeting • October 30th meeting • Workshop – Dr. Sandra Atkins • November 18th meeting • November 20th “All About Math” focus night

  3. Parent Application Process • Dates Open: • Sept. 30, 2008 – October 9th, 2008 • Information was posted on cvsd.org, three Valley newspapers, and school newsletters • 14 people applied • How members were chosen: • 5 director districts • 2 higher education representatives • 1 business representative

  4. Committee Makeup • 29 Teachers • 9 Administrators • All Administrators are invited to every meeting • 5 Parents • 2 Higher Education Representatives • 1 Business Representatives • ESD 101 Math Coordinator • ESD 101 Director for Math & Science Programs

  5. October 16th – 1st meeting • Agenda • Group Norms • WASL/SAT Scores • Current Reality • Aspirations

  6. October 30th – 2nd meeting • Article: “Rigor Redefined” by Tony Wagner • Activity • Committee thoughts

  7. October 30th – 2nd meeting • Decision Making – Consensus • Why Consensus? • Definition, Philosophy, and Misunderstandings • What is “most” for our committee? • Gifting Support

  8. Dr. Sandra Atkins • November 6th, 2008 • Mathematics: Developing the Essential Strategies of Computational Fluency • Sending 13 Math Adoption Committee members • Michele Eickerman, Shaun Brown, Ronda Fosburg, Jody Froehle, Keith Hoekema, Tina Kosmicki, Leisa Mumford, Jim Osmuss, Emelie Pospisil, Jeff Rachoy, Linda Reineke, Rosalyn Wilson, Abby Frandsen

  9. November 18th – Next Meeting • Continue looking at Research • Continue with Decision Making Process • Consensus • New Math Standards • Instructional Materials Review • Mathematics Philosophy Statement

  10. November 20th“All About Math” focus night • 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ LTC Board Room • Participants will learn about: • Update on Math Adoption Committee work • New statewide K-8 math standards • Best practices in mathematics instruction • Parents and the community will also be invited to provide input about their goals and vision for math instruction. • Information is posted online and a letter was sent out to schools.

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