2010 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics College- and Career-Ready Standards

1. 2010 Alabama Course of Study: MathematicsCollege- and Career-Ready Standards Administrator Professional Development January 13, 2012

2. Outcomes for Today • 2010 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study: Foundation • 2010 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study: Awareness Professional Development • School-Based Infrastructure Needed to Sustain Change in Classroom Practice

3. FOUNDATION • Joint initiative of: • Supported by:

5. The Importance of Coherence • (x + 4) (x - 8) • 4 ¾ divided by 6

6. The Importance of Coherence • Description of coherence in the new standards • Need for mathematics domains to fit together for college and career preparation • Flow of the domains in mathematics • Moving into a unified whole • Algebra as an example

8. The Importance of Coherence What long term effect might this type of coherent curriculum have on student learning? Who on your staff is best equipped to understand these mathematical structures and connections?

9. The Importance of Focus

10. The Importance of Focus • First-year college remediation challenges • Mismatch between higher education and K-12 expectations • Relates to teachers' needs to build a solid foundation in early grades • Solid early foundation enabling greater success later

12. The Importance of Focus What benefits might teachers and students reap from increased focus in the math curriculum? Who on your staff is best equipped to understand and communicate scope, sequence and pacing?

13. Mathematical Practice Standards

14. Mathematical Practice Standards • Habits of mind of the mathematically proficient student • Applying mathematics outside the math classroom • Using mathematics tools in flexible, sophisticated, and relevant ways across disciplines

16. Mathematical Practice Standards What changes will need to be made to climate, culture and physical environment in order to achieve students’ regular exhibition of these practice standards? Who on your staff is equipped to explore, evaluate and replicate the best practices associated with this kind of learning?

17. Recognize equivalent forms of fractions anddecimals

18. Professional Development: Awareness • 2010 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study Awareness – Phase I • 2010 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study Awareness – Phase II, Part A • 2010 Alabama Mathematics Course of Study Awareness – Phase II, Part B

19. Phase I Professional Development • Mathematic Content Standard – Shift Across Grade Levels • Standards for Mathematical Practice • Learning Progressions

20. Phase II, Part A Explorations • Foundation of the Alabama College-and Career-Ready Standards • Critical focus areas by grade level • Grade level content standards • Mathematical understanding • Reflect on implications to your practice

21. Phase II, Part B Insight Tool Provides educators a tool for in depth investigation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

22. Phase II, Part B Insight Tool Standards are “unpacked” or dissected, identifying specific knowledge, skills, vocabulary, understandings, and evidence of student attainment for each standard.

23. Phase II, Part B Insight Tool • Used by individual educators to gain a thorough grasp of the CCSS • Used as a collaborative tool supporting educator teams through the essential conversations necessary for developing shared responsibilities for student attainment of all CCSS.

24. School-Based Infrastructure Needed to Sustain Change in Classroom Practice

25. “What would it be like to work in a culture that encourages teachers to work together regularly on cutting-edge instruction and personal growth?”

26. Vertical Math Leadership TEAMS serving as Professional Learning Teams

28. PLT Big Ideas

30. PLT Big Ideas

32. PLT Big Ideas

36. Vertical Math Leadership Teams Will be Equipped to … • Provide the 2010 AL MCOS Awareness PD to other classroom teachers • Operate as a Professional Learning Team • Engage in Peer-to-Peer Coaching

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