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Arlington Public Schools Mathematics

Arlington Public Schools Mathematics. Textbook Adoption K - 12 April 6, 2006 Mathematics Department. Elementary Textbook Adoption. Recommendations Rationale. Elementary Recommendation. Investigations in Number, Data and Space (2004) with Scott/Foresman/Addison Wesley Mathematics (2006).

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Arlington Public Schools Mathematics

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  1. Arlington Public Schools Mathematics Textbook Adoption K - 12 April 6, 2006 Mathematics Department

  2. Elementary Textbook Adoption • Recommendations • Rationale

  3. Elementary Recommendation Investigations in Number, Data and Space (2004) with Scott/Foresman/Addison Wesley Mathematics (2006)

  4. Rationale for Elementary • Aligns with grade level Standards of Learning • Emphasizes students explaining their thinking and understanding others’ thinking. • Communicates mathematics content as well as pedagogy to teachers. • Gives teachers methods of teaching for different learning styles. • Structures student work so they “investigate” and “figure out” a problem.

  5. Secondary Textbook Adoption • Recommendations • Rationale

  6. Middle School Recommendations

  7. Rationale for Middle School • Engages students and allows for greater differentiation • Provides more opportunities for exploration and applications • Incorporates technology more effectively • Aligns with the Standards of Learning • Appeals to a diverse student population • Eases transition into Algebra I

  8. High School Recommendations

  9. High School Recommendations

  10. High School Recommendations

  11. Rationale for General Math • Uses simple language • Incorporates Algebra concepts throughout • Incorporates calculator activities • Provides opportunities for applications

  12. Rationale for Algebra I, Geometry Geometry, Intensified, Algebra II and Algebra II , Intensified • Aligns with the Standards of Learning • Engages students and allows for greater differentiation • Incorporates more technology • Provides more opportunities for exploration and applications • Provides challenging problems • Promotes higher level thinking

  13. Rationale for Math Analysis - Trigonometry Precalculus and Precalculus, Intensified • Provides a variety of real-world examples. • Allows for differentiation • Provides good opportunities for extension. • Incorporates use of graphing calculators • Reviews the foundational algebra • Introduces Calculus topics

  14. Rationale for Probability and Statistics and Statistics, Advanced Placement • Supplement each other • Provides students with the opportunity to explore statistics • Provides abundant visuals and graphs to analyze • Provides opportunities for applications

  15. Rationale for Calculus AB, Advanced Placement, Calculus BC, Advanced Placement and Multivariable Calculus • Provides AP problems at the end of each unit • Sequences concepts in logical order • Emphasizes graphical, numerical, and verbal, as well as algebraic approach • Allows students to get the BIG PICTURE of Calculus

  16. Questions?

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