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Math Explorations. Explore Math 5-8th grade overview schedule. 5 min: Math warm up: Think math [Hook] (to warm up the logical side of the mind, utilizing real world math.).
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Math Explorations Explore Math 5-8th grade overview schedule 5 min: Math warm up: Think math [Hook] (to warm up the logical side of the mind, utilizing real world math.) 10 min: Math fluency: “Math muscle building” [Intrinsic growth]; Xtra math (four days a week), pencil & paper (once a week on Thursday for additional assessment), Friday alternative math software. 40 min: Six work stations: [Cognitive section] Students will work at two stations per day, with 20 min per station. Lowest 25% of students identified by Spring MAP/AIMS data. Aproximately 15-18 students per section. Students are regrouped quarterly based on demonstrated proficiency.
Math Explorations Data • Sample Class: 5th Grade 21/29 students showed growth Average growth: 7%
Guided Study • A strong focus on key elements of Reading Literacy: * Fluency * Word Work * Comprehension * Eyes on Text Students grouped by reading level ability and monitored in the four areas for growth. Students are regrouped quarterly based on demonstrated proficiency.
Core Instruction • Kagan Engagement Structures Instructional strategies proven to boost engagement and achievement.
Coaches Instructional Coach: has been working directly with staff on best practices in the classroom. Math/Technology Coach: Tech Integration into daily lessons - Moodle - Adaptive Curriculum Best Practices in Math Instruction Data Coach: - Data Analysis
Blended Learning Partnership with ASU We are in a continued partnership with ASU Skysong and Adaptive Curriculum to analyze the effectiveness of blended learning at Park. Staff Training: - Adaptive Curriculum - Vantage My Access - Google - Moodle Parent University: An evening of teaching parents how to utilize the student laptops efficiently with their student. How to access information through Powerschooland Moodle.