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K-5 Math in Focus Overview for Parents September 27, 2011

K-5 Math in Focus Overview for Parents September 27, 2011. About Math in Focus. Curriculum Revision

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K-5 Math in Focus Overview for Parents September 27, 2011

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  1. K-5 Math in Focus Overview for Parents September 27, 2011

  2. About Math in Focus Curriculum Revision • During the 2010-11 school year, a Math Learning Team was established to review our current mathematics curriculum, research best practices in mathematics (including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Focal Points Report, and the National/State Common Core Standards), and make recommendations on revision of our existing program to our Board of Education. • After reviewing several new programs, and piloting two programs last spring, Math in Focus, the U.S. version of the Singapore math curriculum, was selected because of its engaging and comprehensive math curriculum that directly aligns to the Common Core Standards.

  3. Four Key Features What Distinguishes Math in Focus from Bridges and Trailblazers? Teaches to mastery and with great depth, which means:  • Math in Focus addresses fewer concepts each year, but concepts are taught in greater depth until students reach mastery. Instruction is no longer ”a mile wide and an inch deep.” • Rigor is increased by approximately one grade level when compared to other math programs. • Both the concept and associated skills are taught long enough and deep enough so students can understand and make mathematical applications.

  4. Instruction gradually becomes more complex as children become more confident mathematicians. Lessons follow a standard structure.

  5. Both understanding and application of skills are taught…the WHY and the HOW behind the math.  • Visual models are used to help students focus on “why”. This is an important step in helping students experience mathematics, and become fluent with standard mathematical operations.

  6. Keeps problem-solving at the heart of its program. Students are taught to solve complex problems with visual models. • Word problems and problem-solving are an integral part of Math in Focus, beginning in Kindergarten.As children progress through school, theyare introduced to new visual models to solve word problems.By fifth grade, students use various models to solve complex problems.

  7. Teach/Learn Lesson Structure Guided Practice Games Hands-on Let’s Explore Let’s Practice Independent Workbook In class/homework

  8. Whole Number Bonds Visual Model Number Bonds Visual Model • part/part whole • decomposing numbers • conservation of number • relationship between addition & subtraction • commutative property Part Part

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