Post on 24-Dec-2015
Overview
What are the changes in middle school math?
What do the new pathways look like?
Which pathway is best for my child?
How will the teachers be prepared for the new courses?
Question Session
What are the changes in middle school math?
Focus on Fluency, not memorization
Going deeper into topics
Collaborative work with accountability
Application to real-world scenarios
Literacy in mathematics
Multiple Approaches
z Mathematics topics intended at each grade by at least two-thirds of the U.S. states
Mathematics topics
intended at each grade by
at least two-thirds of A+
countries
Schmidt, Houang, & Cogan, “A Coherent Curriculum: The Case of Mathematics.” (2002).
The New Shape of Mathematics
Side by Side Comparison
Old Standards
Donna buys 40 apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. How much money does she make?
Common Core Standards
Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy?
Donna buys 40 apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. How much money does she make?
Student Work and Thinking
40 x .35 = $14
38 x .45 = $17.10
$17.10- $14.0
0 $3.10
Multiplication
Subtraction
Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy?
Student Work and Thinking
a = Number of apples purchased a - 2 = Number of apples sold$3.10 = Total profit
.45 (a – 2) - .35a = 3.10
.45a - .90 - .35a = 3.10
.10a - .90 = 3.10 a = 40Donna originally bought 40
apples.
My Thinking:
1. First I identified the variable and key information from the problem.
2. Then, I modeled the situation by setting up an
equation.3. I used the distributive
property to solve the equation.
4. I checked my work to make sure the answer was reasonable.
Donna buys some apples at 35 cents each. She eats 2 apples and sells the rest for 45 cents each. She makes $3.10 profit. How many apples did she buy?
Student Work and Thinking
a = Number of apples purchased a - 2 = Number of apples sold$3.10 = Total profit
.45 (a – 2) - .35a = 3.10
.45a - .90 - .35a = 3.10
.10a - .90 = 3.10 a = 40Donna originally bought 40
apples.
My Thinking:
1. First I identified the variable and key information from the problem.
2. Then, I modeled the situation by setting up an
equation.3. I used the distributive
property to solve the equation.
4. I checked my work to make sure the answer was reasonable.
Mathematizing a Real-world
situation
Critical thinking and problem
analysis
Distributive Property
Persevere
Explanation of thinking and
reasoning
Writing in Math
The Bottom Line…
ALL students will receive challenging, rigorous
instruction regardless of which pathway they are
in.
Standard Pathway
6th Grade
• Grade 6 Course
7th Grade
• Grade 7 Course
8th Grade
• Grade 8 Course
9th Grade
• Common Core Algebra 1
• Meets the needs of the majority of students
• Students learn the standards from their grade level
• Instruction is rigorous and students work towards mastery
• Time for remediation
Accelerated Pathway
6th Grade
• Grade 6 Course
7th Grade
• Accelerated Grade 7 Course (at Jefferson)
8th Grade
• Common Core Algebra 1 (at Jefferson)
9th Grade
• Geometry OR Algebra 2
• Students must pass an assessment criteria to qualify
• 7th Grade course is a combination of 7th & 8th grade standards
• Instruction will be fast paced and requires student and parental commitment
Transitional PathwaysFor Currently Accelerated Students ONLY
and contingent upon performance
6th Grade
• Currently taking 7th Grade Pre-Algebra
7th Grade
• Common Core Algebra 1 (at Jefferson)
8th Grade
• Common Core Geometry (at Tracy High)
9th Grade
• Algebra 2
7th
Grade
• Currently Taking 8th Grade Algebra
8th
Grade
• Geometry (at Tracy High)
9th
Grade
• Algebra 2
Current Accelerated 6th Graders:
Current Accelerated 7th Graders:
Results
District-wide criteria for math acceleration
Broader course of study options
Alignment to Tracy Unified
Parental choice
Cost savings after 2 years
Things to Consider
Students do not receive high school credit for accelerated courses
Accelerated Pathway sets students up for High School Calculus
Accelerated class are designed to challenge students
Teacher Preparation
Two days of Common Core training
Summer training and coaching
Publisher Training
Evening content workshops
Ongoing Data teams
Resources
Jefferson School District Websitewww.jeffersonschooldistrict.comParent Links>>Common Core Transition>>Middle School Math Pathways
Curriculum DepartmentChirstina Orsi209-836-4531corsi@sjcoe.net
Deadline to Apply for Testing: MAY 19Testing: MAY 21
3:15pm-4:15pm at the District Office