Plymouth Public SchoolsMathematics Department

Presented

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Karen Backman

District Mathematics Coordinator

Overview of Progress and Current Initiatives

AGENDA

Overview of current MCAS trendsOverview of on-going initiatives

Everyday Math Making mathematics real Integration of technology

New initiatives Problem Solving (Literacy) Grading and assessment

Grade 4 MCAS2002 - 2009

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Grade 8 MCAS2002 - 2009

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Grade 10 MCAS2002 - 2009

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Class of 2012 Cohort

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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

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)

Problem Solving

K – 12 Common RubricSupporting Literacy in MathematicsSupporting 21st Century SkillsAuthentic Application of LearningReviewing Student Work

Technology Integration

EDM Support Resources for Students, Parents and Teachers

Verizon Grant – grades 7 & 8 Thinkfinity Instructional Videos

PLATO Credit Recovery Instructional Resources

Calculators

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

Questions?