Elementary Math Instruction Update

2009-2010

Presented by:

•  Elementary Principals

•  Elementary Math Office

•  Learning Enrichment Office

How Will the Action Plan Affect Me?

The 7 Focus Areas of the Action Plan

What is the Goal of the Action Plan?

To provide a balanced elementary mathematics program that includes rigor in number systems and operations, particularly in fact fluency and the early introduction of US algorithms in the four major operations, combined with a conceptual understanding of the mathematical concepts at each grade level K-5 delivered consistently across all elementary buildings.

What Are the 7 Components of the Action Plan?

1)   Fact Fluency

2)   Algorithms

3)   Assessment

4)   Differentiation to Meet Student Needs

5)   Math Instruction Time

6)   Professional Development

7)   Parent Component

State College Area School District K-5 Fact Fluency Expectatio n s

K • Introduction of Addition and Subtraction Combinations through 10

1 • M astery of Addition and Subtraction Combinations through 10 • Introduction of Addition and Subtraction through 20

2 • M astery of Addition and Subtraction Combinations through 20 • Introduction of Multiplication Facts through 5 x 5

3 • Review of Addition and Subtraction Combinations through 20 • M astery of Multiplication Facts through 5 x 9 • Introduction of Multiplication Facts through 9 x 9

4 • M astery of Multiplication Facts through 12 x 12 • Introduction of Division Facts through 81 ÷ 9

5 • M astery of Multiplication/Division Facts through 12 x 12

1.  There is the new Fact Fluency Expectation Chart.

1.  Online Fact Fluency Practice & Assessment

•   Student Interface (right)

•   Teacher Information Access (left)

•   Addition and Multiplication Test Banks

•   Continuous Progress, NOT 5 benchmarks dates

•   Goal to be Ready: End of September (grades 3-4)

•   More information to follow

2. There is the new Algorithm Benchmark Chart.

Lesson Plan √

Fact Fluency √

Assessment √

Algorithm √

1 & 2. This is the new Yearly Math

Checklist.

3. Assessments: Grades 3, 4, and 5

Pre-Assessment (formative)   Distributed the 2nd week of school   Approximately 20 questions   One class period   Correct and send results to Math Office   Details to follow

Mid-year Assessment (formative)

End-of-year Assessment (summative)

Unit Assessments   Revised at grades 3 and 4 only   Available by mid-September

4. Meeting the Needs of All Students   On-going collaboration with Learning Enrichment

  On-going collaboration with Learning Support Department

  Continued support in Title One at grades 3 and 4 for math instruction

  Focus on Basic and Below Basic students in Building Data Teams

  Focus on differentiating instruction at Gearing UP and 2nd edition trainings

  Research add’l resources for differentiation within the classroom

5. Instructional Time for Mathematics

60 minutes daily

(uninterrupted) instructional time •   Additional time for math routines, skill

development, test-taking practice, when possible

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t Mon Sept 14 4th grade training units 2-3

Thurs Sept 24 3rd grade training units 2-3

Wed Sept 30 K training units 2-3

Wed Oct 7 5th grade training 2-3

Thurs Oct 15 District Parent Math Night

Tues Nov 10 5th grade training 4-5

Mon Nov 16 4th grade training units 4-5

Wed Dec 2 K training units 2-3

Mon Dec 7 3rd grade training units 4-5

Wed Jan 13 Gearing UP grade 1

Thurs Jan 14 Gearing UP grade 2

Wed Jan 20 5th grade training 6-7

Tues Feb 2 4th grade training units 6-7

Thurs Feb 11 K training units 4-5

Mon Feb 15 3rd grade training units 6-7

Tues Mar 23 5th grade training 8-9

Thurs Mar 25 Gearing UP grade 5

Tues Mar 30 4th grade training units 8-9

Mon Apr 5 3rd grade training units 8-9

6. Professional Development Schedule

 Action Plan Input and Response  Parent Workshop Options by Building  Continued Website Enhancements  First Edition Brochures by Module Newsletter Math Content Inserts  Second Edition

Online Tutorial Help Online Student Handbook Improved Parent Letters

7. Parent Component

2009-10 Action Plan Timeline

•  District Parent Night •  Pre-Assessments Grades 3-4 •  Fact Fluency Checkpoints (FFC) Begin •  Board Update

•  Mid-Year Assessments Grades 3-4 •  Gather Teacher Feedback (FFC3 and Algorithm) •  Meet with Responder Committee •  Board Update

•  End-of-Year Assessment •  Gather Teacher Feedback •  Board Update

•  Gather Teacher Feedback (√Sept/Nov FFC)

•  Parent Teacher Conferences •  District Inservice

•  Meet with Responder Committee •  Parent Teacher Conferences

Sept Oct Nov Jan/Feb Apr/May Jun

 Number Systems and Operations  Measurement  Geometry

 Algebraic Concepts  Data Analysis and Probability

What’s New in Learning Enrichment?

Project Ideas Centered Around the 5 Content Areas for PSSA

Improve growth measurement and progress monitoring:  1 or more year above grade achievement level  Gifted performance reflected accurately  Rate of acquisition measured as exceptional  Evidence of excellence in products, portfolio, or research  High level thinking skills, intense academic interest areas

Chapter 16 Goals for SCASD

How can we measure this evidence objectively?

 Grade Level Pre-assessment Results at Grades 3, 4, and 5  Otis Lennon Results at Grade 3  PSSA Results at Grades 4, 5  Progress Reports at All Grades  GLE Cards, % of “Exceeds Expectations”

Objective Measures to Determine Eligibility

For Students Who Are The Most Able in Mathematics

Is this a student who will not need to “make-up classwork that is missed?

Questions? Please Contact

Elementary Math Office at 1082 Learning Enrichment Office at 1054

Or email your CST or LE Teacher

Thank You!