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Middle School Math Pathways

Discover the changes in middle school math and explore the new pathways for your child's success. Learn about the best pathway for your child, how teachers will be prepared, and get answers to your questions.

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Middle School Math Pathways

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  1. Middle School Math Pathways Your Student’s Path to Success Starts Here

  2. Overview • What are the changes in middle school math? • What do the new pathways look like? • Which pathway is best for my child? • How will the teachers be prepared for the new courses? • Question Session

  3. What are the changes in middle school math? • Focus on Fluency, not memorization • Going deeper into topics • Collaborative work with accountability • Application to real-world scenarios • Literacy in mathematics • Multiple Approaches

  4. The New Shape of Mathematics • Mathematics topics intended at each grade by at least two-thirds of A+ countries z • Mathematics topics intended at each grade by at least two-thirds of the U.S. states Schmidt, Houang, & Cogan, “A Coherent Curriculum: The Case of Mathematics.” (2002).

  5. Side by Side Comparison Old Standards Common Core Standards Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy? Donna buys 40 apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. How much money does she make?

  6. Donna buys 40 apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. How much money does she make? Student Work and Thinking 40 x .35 = $14 Multiplication 38 x .45 = $17.10 • $17.10 • $14.00 • $3.10 Subtraction

  7. Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy? Student Work and Thinking My Thinking: First I identified the variable and key information from the problem. Then, I modeled the situation by setting up an equation. I used the distributive property to solve the equation. I checked my work to make sure the answer was reasonable. a = Number of apples purchased a - 2 = Number of apples sold $3.10 = Total profit .45 (a – 2) - .35a = 3.10 .45a - .90 - .35a = 3.10 .10a - .90 = 3.10 a = 40 Donna originally bought 40 apples.

  8. Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy? Critical thinking and problem analysis Explanation of thinking and reasoning Student Work and Thinking My Thinking: First I identified the variable and key information from the problem. Then, I modeled the situation by setting up an equation. I used the distributive property to solve the equation. I checked my work to make sure the answer was reasonable. a = Number of apples purchased a - 2 = Number of apples sold Distributive Property $3.10 = Total profit Mathematizing a Real-world situation .45 (a – 2) - .35a = 3.10 .45a - .90 - .35a = 3.10 .10a - .90 = 3.10 a = 40 Persevere Donna originally bought 40 apples. Writing in Math

  9. The Bottom Line… ALL students will receive challenging, rigorous instruction regardless of which pathway they are in.

  10. Three Pathways Standard Pathway Accelerated Pathway Transitional Pathway

  11. Meets the needs of the majority of students • Students learn the standards from their grade level • Instruction is rigorous and students work towards mastery • Time for remediation Standard Pathway

  12. Students must pass an assessment criteria to qualify • 7th Grade course is a combination of 7th & 8th grade standards • Instruction will be fast paced and requires student and parental commitment Accelerated Pathway

  13. Current Accelerated 7th Graders: Current Accelerated 6th Graders: Transitional Pathways For Currently Accelerated Students ONLY and contingent upon performance

  14. Results • District-wide criteria for math acceleration • Broader course of study options • Alignment to Tracy Unified • Parental choice • Cost savings after 2 years

  15. Things to Consider • Students do not receive high school credit for accelerated courses • Accelerated Pathway sets students up for High School Calculus • Accelerated class are designed to challenge students

  16. Teacher Preparation • Two days of Common Core training • Summer training and coaching • Publisher Training • Evening content workshops • Ongoing Data teams

  17. Resources Jefferson School District Website www.jeffersonschooldistrict.com Parent Links>>Common Core Transition>>Middle School Math Pathways Curriculum Department ChirstinaOrsi 209-836-4531 corsi@sjcoe.net Deadline to Apply for Testing: MAY 19 Testing: MAY 21 3:15pm-4:15pm at the District Office

  18. Questions???

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