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Common Core Math and CPM. What is the Common Core?. Process Standards 8 Mathematical Practices Insight as to what teaching and learning should look like and sound like. Difference: from 3 sentences to 3 pages . Content Standards Grade/content specific
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What is the Common Core? • Process Standards • 8 Mathematical Practices • Insight as to what teaching and learning should look like and sound like. • Difference: from 3 sentences to 3 pages Content Standards Grade/content specific What content will be taught at each grade level or subject area. Difference: heavier on algebra; less on basic skills
What are the benefits of the CCSS? • Consistency across states • Accurate comparisons • Level playing fields
Facts vs. Myths • Myth: • The math standards don't address algebra until high school. • Fact: • Infused in 7th and 8th grade • Basics of Algebra begin in Elementary
Facts vs. Myths • Myth: • The curriculum is being “dumbed down”. Many skills that are currently being taught in lower grades are now not going to be taught until middle and high school. • Fact: • 4th through 8th grade = similar • Repetition (fractions) • Building up 7th and 8th
Facts vs. Myths • Myth: • Teachers don’t teach, students are expected to teach themselves in groups. • Fact: • Student driven through questioning • More than one way • Notes and direct instruction
Why CPM? • College Preparatory Mathematics • Textbook Adoption Process • Alignment to math practices • Alignment to content • Pilot with students • Benefits of ACT
Common Questions • What will a typical day look like? • What will tests look like? • How will things be graded? • *Chapter 1 is all about team building surrounding math review.
What kind of support is there? • Teacher training • www.cpm.org • Parent guides (free to print) • Homework help • District Level Support • Additional materials for practice • Monthly newsletter updates • Back to School Nights • Video taping lessons • Ongoing Community Meetings
Websites from the sources Mississippi Department of Education http://fyt.mde.k12.ms.us/subscribe/subscribe_curriculum.html PARCC http://www.parcconline.org Crosswalk between MS and the CCSS http://louisville.k12.ms.us/curriculum/CCSS/CCSSMathTG.pdf Video of CCSS math development http://www.youtube.com/watche?v=dnjbwJdcPjECD7F4C7DE7CB3D2E6&index=1
Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Child • Do… • Ask questions • Stay informed • Communicate often (Remind 101) • Work together for the benefit of our students • Provide feedback on how we can improve • Don’t… • Make assumptions • Wait until the end of the year/semester to bring about concerns • Talk negatively in front of students
Michelle Corbinor Chereda Daughertymichelle.corbin@dcsms.org/901.238.8828chereda.daugherty@dcsms.org/901.238.7298(662)449-7157 office