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Plymouth Public Schools Mathematics Department

Plymouth Public Schools Mathematics Department. Overview of Progress and Current Initiatives. Presented by Karen Backman District Mathematics Coordinator. AGENDA. Overview of current MCAS trends Overview of on-going initiatives Everyday Math Making mathematics real

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Plymouth Public Schools Mathematics Department

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  1. Plymouth Public SchoolsMathematics Department Overview of Progress and Current Initiatives Presented by Karen Backman District Mathematics Coordinator

  2. AGENDA • Overview of current MCAS trends • Overview of on-going initiatives • Everyday Math • Making mathematics real • Integration of technology • New initiatives • Problem Solving (Literacy) • Grading and assessment

  3. Grade 4 MCAS2002 - 2009

  4. Grade 8 MCAS2002 - 2009

  5. Grade 10 MCAS2002 - 2009

  6. Class of 2012 Cohort

  7. Everyday Mathematics • Highlights • Students enjoyed math • In-service time supported a more effective implementation • Parent information nights • Struggles • Teachers had to “trust the spiral” • Parents had difficulty helping their students with new methodology

  8. Everyday MathematicsParent Support Resources • My Reference Book / Student Reference Book • Family Letters • Online Resources - www.everydaymathonline • Interactive Reference Book • Online games for students • Family Letters • Algorithm videos (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division strategies)

  9. Problem Solving • K – 12 Common Rubric • Supporting Literacy in Mathematics • Supporting 21st Century Skills • Authentic Application of Learning • Reviewing Student Work

  10. Technology Integration • EDM Support Resources for Students, Parents and Teachers • Verizon Grant – grades 7 & 8 • Thinkfinity • Instructional Videos • PLATO • Credit Recovery • Instructional Resources • Calculators

  11. Grading & Assessment • Utilizing assessment to drive instruction & compact curriculum • GMADE (Grades 1 – 5) • MCAS (Grades 3 – 8, 10) • Final Exams (Grades 7 – 12) • Pre-assessments • Consistency in grading & expectations • Standards-based report card (Grades K – 5) • Grades 6 – 12 grading policy for assessment data and study skills

  12. Questions?

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