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SECONDARY MATH UPDATE. Board of Education Meeting February 4, 2014 Lisa Kotowski. Math Coaches. Kevin Anderson Kathy Dufour Michelle Gaal Janet Schuler Jenny Stevahn Cam Wong . Math Textbook Adoption Committee Elementary. Math Textbook Adoption Committee Secondary.
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SECONDARY MATHUPDATE Board of Education Meeting February 4, 2014 Lisa Kotowski
Math Coaches Kevin Anderson Kathy Dufour Michelle Gaal Janet Schuler Jenny Stevahn Cam Wong
Textbook Committee members attended two meetings: Day 1 and Day 2 Goals: • Develop and deepen understanding about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) shift in content and pedagogy • Collaborate and calibrate our understanding of CCSS • Build the district lens to select curriculum • Practice using the Math Curriculum Evaluation Toolkit January 15th –Day 1 Agenda: • Common Core to the present • Math Standards, Frameworks and Progressions • Engage New York January 23rd (Elementary) or 24th (Secondary) – Day 2 Agenda • LUSD demographic data • Math Toolkit • Math progressions • Universal Access • Standards for Mathematical Practice • Assessments • Final Thoughts
TentativeCommon Core High School Pathway Gray Line indicates graduation requirements have been met. • Placement is based on previous grade, benchmark, and assessment tool (TBD) • Thorough • Adequate • Partial • Minimal
Content for Courses I, II and III • Number and Quantity • Algebra and Functions • Geometry • Statistics and Probability • covered throughout all three years • no longer have to wait to take AP Statistics • Modeling • Students apply mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems relating to everyday life, work and decision making • Enhanced Courses • Include STEM standards
NEXT STEPSCompleted by March 14, 2014 • Committee members review curriculum materials • Reach consensus on: • Decision to adopt or delay selection of materials • Transition plan • Pilot • Finalize pathways • Finalize placement guidelines