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Gifted and Talented Mathematics K-12 Program. Citizens Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education January 10, 2007 Pat Baltzley, Director Office of Mathematics 410.887.4056. Overview. PreK-12 Mathematics Program Philosophy New elementary mathematics program from a G/T perspective
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Gifted and Talented Mathematics K-12 Program Citizens Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education January 10, 2007 Pat Baltzley, Director Office of Mathematics 410.887.4056
Overview • PreK-12 Mathematics Program Philosophy • New elementary mathematics program from a G/T perspective • Secondary mathematics from a G/T perspective • G/T5 and G/T 6 articulation – Where are we in the process?
Overview • G/T services for students talented in mathematics • Other concerns • Highly qualified/certified mathematics teachers • BCPS preparation of students for mathematics beyond high school
What is it?New Elementary Mathematics Program Grades 1-5 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Investigations Blended with
Implementation Plan • Phase I: • 2006-2007 School Year • Kindergarten program: Investigations • Grades 1-5: Scott Foresman core basal • Phase II: • 2007-2008 School Year • Kindergarten program: Investigations • Grades 1-5: Core basal blended with Investigations
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 PACE (Enrich) PACE (Enrich) PACE (Enrich and Accelerate) Grade 5 Curriculum Grade 6 Curriculum New Elementary Mathematics Program – G/T perspective“Begin with the end in mind.”
Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 6 AP Statistics G/T 6 Transition G/T 7 Algebra I G/T 8 Algebra 2 G/T 9 Geometry G/T 10 Precalculus G/T 11 AP Calc I, II G/T 12 AP Calc III Honors Precalc AP Statistics Grade 6 Math Pre- Algebra Algebra I Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Hon Trig Anlyt Geo AP/Hon Calc I, II Hon Col Algebra Hon Trig Anlyt Geo Algebraic Foundation Algebraic Thinking I Pre- Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra 2 Trig with Algebra *Sets, Func, Prob Algebra 2 *Algebra/ Data Anlys *Algebraic Functions Geometry *Sets, Func, Prob MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE Grades 6-12 Honors Geometry Hon Trig Anlyt Geo AWA AWA GWA GWA *Only students who are recommended through the IEP Team Process
Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 6 AP Statistics G/T 6 Transition G/T 7 Algebra I G/T 8 Algebra 2 G/T 9 Geometry G/T 10 Precalculus G/T 11 AP Calc I, II G/T 12 AP Calc III Honors Geometry Hon Trig Anlyt Geo Hon Col Algebra GIFTED AND TALENTED MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE Grades 6-12
Overview • PreK-12 Mathematics Program Philosophy • New elementary mathematics program from a G/T perspective • Secondary mathematics from a G/T perspective • G/T5 and G/T 6 articulation
Overview • G/T services for students talented in mathematics • Identification process • Content Acceleration • Heads and Shoulders Program
Overview • Other concerns • Highly qualified/certified mathematics teachers • Middle School highly qualified status • 83.5% in 2005-2006 • Secondary mathematics certified status • Middle School currently 37.5% • High School currently 80.9% • BCPS preparation of students for mathematics beyond high school