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Mathematics Curriculum Renewal Update School Board Presentation October 11, 2012. Mrs. Janice Gibson , Mathematics Coordinator, K-5 Mrs. Debbie Garonski , Mathematics Coordinator, 6-12 Dr. Donna Dunar , Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, K-12. 2010-2011 Math K-2
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Mathematics CurriculumRenewal UpdateSchool Board PresentationOctober 11, 2012 Mrs. Janice Gibson, Mathematics Coordinator, K-5 Mrs. Debbie Garonski, Mathematics Coordinator, 6-12 Dr. Donna Dunar, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, K-12
2010-2011 Math K-2 • 2011-2012 Math 3-5 • 2012-2013 Math 6-8, Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry MATERIALS Timeline
Increase in rigor • Consistencydistrict-wide • Increased time on task • Heterogeneous grouping Needs
PSSA scores • Math Specialists • Grade Level Teachers Elementary 2-Year Update
Key member school leadership team • Coaching, modeling formative assessment strategies • Intervention specialist push-in or pull-out as necessary • Enrichment/challenge specialist push-in to classroom Math Specialist
Consistency among schools • Increase formative assessment • Increase rigor • Basic Skills • Heterogeneous classrooms Where are we?
“I now have the opportunity to work with many students across multiple grade levels. My new role allows me to share innovative teaching techniques, math manipulative lessons, and the latest technology with both students and my colleagues. I enjoy being part of a collaborative team whose goal is to meet the needs of all types of learners.” Math Specialist
“I teach whole group instruction. I teach remediation. I teach enrichment. I teach all students to understand math in various ways. I love my job and it has become a valuable resource in increasing student success in the fundamentals of math. I am a Pennsbury Math Specialist.” Math Specialist
Think and reason effectively • Solve problems accurately • Communicate clearly using mathematical language 21st Century Skills