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Elementary Math Resource Purchase

This resource presents a review of various math textbooks and recommends My Math for immediate one-year adoption. It includes differentiated resources, assessment tools, technology integration, and cost-effectiveness.

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Elementary Math Resource Purchase

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  1. Elementary MathResource Purchase June 10, 2014

  2. Timeline • 2012-13 • Begin textbook review • Delay until 2013-14 school year • 2013-14 • Continue review of textbooks • Review textbook analysis tools • Recommend “consumable” one year option • Postpone full adoption until after 2014-15

  3. Where we are now…. 2013-14 K-5 Math Instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards • Based on curriculum guides developed during the 2013 summer • Current Everyday Math (2004) • Engage NY, Georgia and other Race to the Top online curriculums

  4. Why postpone full adoption? • Limited selection of math textbooks that were completely redesigned after the release of the CCSS • Time required to do a full textbook evaluation using the above mentioned tools • Confidence of teachers in feeling fully able to assess textbooks based on limited experience using the newly developed Common Core Standards

  5. Materials reviewed • McGraw Hill – My Math (2013) • Houghton Mifflin – Go Math (2012) • Eureka Math (online version of Engage New York) (2014)

  6. Collect feedback • Differentiation • Assessment tools (both formative and summative) • Activities that promote student inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, problem solving and sense-making • Balance of skill development, conceptual understanding and mathematics processes • Technology integration • Homework aligned with CCSS • Ease of use of the program

  7. Recommendation of • Teacher manual clear and concise • Differentiated resources for support and enrichment • Supplemental resources for instruction (videos, student tutorials) • Student materials allow for content and practice • Pre-tests and post-tests • Parent communication tools • Electronic textbook that is fully functional on the iPad • Cost-effective resource for one year

  8. Costs for My Math

  9. Immediate Next Steps • After board approval, teachers will be granted online access to teacher and student materials • Online webinars will be available for teachers • June/July – teachers to review 2013/14 resources with My Math for integration • Mid-July – materials delivered to buildings • August Institute Day – Professional Development for all K-5 teachers

  10. Future recommendations • Assemble committee to continue review of math materials • Collect feedback on My Math materials • Continue to focus professional development on math content and practices

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