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This initiative involves the Liberty K-4 team from Van Wert City Schools, led by facilitators Leigh Short and Brenda DeLong, focuses on enhancing student achievement using the Everyday Math series and Success Maker Math program. The goals include improving teaching methods, raising test scores, and fostering comprehensive math skill reinforcement. Tools like Minute Math, Math Messages, and games are employed, while the Success Maker program personalizes learning experiences. Results are assessed through state and district tests, ensuring ongoing evaluation of student progress.
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PEERS 2003-2004 OHIO CITY LIBERTY K-4 VAN WERT CITY SCHOOLS
TEAM MEMBERS FACILITATORS LEIGH SHORT BRENDA DeLONG MEMBERS SUE ELLINGER MARY PELTON BRENDA RHOADES
GOALS • USE EVERYDAY MATH SERIES AND SUCCESS MAKER MATH PROGRAM TO ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT • RAISE TEST SCORES • IMPROVE TEACHING METHODS
Everyday Math Components • Minute Math –K /Math Message 1-4 • Journal • Math Boxes • Hands On Manipulatives • Games • Slate Assessments • Written Assessments
SUCCESS MAKER MATHIndividualized Computer Math Program that assesses Math Standards
Pros Of Everyday Math • SPIRALING OF STANDARDS • REINFORCEMENT OF SKILLS • SECURE GOALS • REFERENCE BOOK • SLATE ASSESSMENT • MATH MESSAGES/MINUTE MATH • JOURNAL • GAMES
Cons Of Everyday Math • Amount of Material • Time Restraint • Homework Difficulty
Pros of Success Maker Math • Good evaluation tool • Reinforces skills • Independent work • Challenges student levels • Introduces new skills • Students enjoy
Cons of Success Maker Math • Time limit • Technology limits • Number of students allowed to be on program at one time
RESULTS State and District Tests will indicate student progress and team goals