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Common Core Math Night

Learn about the differences between traditional NY educational standards and the Common Core State Standards in math, and how you can support your child's learning at home. Explore the shifts in mathematics education and the importance of speed, accuracy, and real-world application. Discover ways to stay involved and informed, including reviewing homework and attending public meetings. See examples of math homework that reflect the new standards and learn about resources like Pearson SuccessNet for monitoring progress and providing additional support.

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Common Core Math Night

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  1. Common Core Math Night 3/11/14

  2. Welcome!

  3. Tonight’s Objectives • Help parents understand how the Common Core State Standards are different from traditional NY educational standards. • Help parents understand what the shift to the new standards will mean for their children. • Help parents understand how they can help their children at home.

  4. A Closer Look: Mathematics Shifts • Focus: learn more about less • Build skills across grades • Develop speed and accuracy • Really know it, Really do it • Use it in the real world • Think fast AND solve problems 4

  5. Traditional U.S. Approach

  6. Common Core State Standards approach 6

  7. What parents can do?

  8. Parent support can help students succeed • By staying involved, informed and engaged, parents can help students be successful • There are many ways to help: • Reviewand discuss their homework • Communicate with their teachers • Attendpublic meetings to learn more • Learnabout the standards and how they affect your child’s education and school • Lookthrough your child’s backpack each afternoon 9

  9. Backpacks: What you should see Math homework that asks students to write out how they got their answer How did you use math today? Can you show me an example? Real-world examples that makes what students learn in math make more sense Math homework that asks students to use different methods to solve the same problem What math problems did you do today? How did you get your answer? Some questions to ask your child

  10. Pearson SuccessNet • Provides an opportunity to look inside your child’s day-to-day learning. • Online access to classroom resources • Individually assigned activities and assessments • Skills-based games to support mathematical practice and application • Ability to monitor student progress • These interactive learning experiences will help to motivate and excite your child. www.pearsonsuccesnet.com

  11. Closing discussion • What other information would be helpful to you? • What other questions do you have? 12

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