STLE Bucket ReportNovember 2014

Math Lisa Alibrandi Mary Beebe

Nancy DellaVellaBarb Ellis

Kiersten KlemHolly Lee

Colleen O’ConnorKathy Schell 1

W H AT A R E T H E G O A L S A N D TA S K S O F Y O U R B U C K E T W O R K ?

Scope

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Goals:Provide in-service to teachers across the district in order to:• To collaborate through cross grade level

conversations• To build a common “math” vocabulary • To gain a better understanding of the 8

mathematical practices• To build Coherence from one grade level to the

next.• To build a network of people who can spread the

message• To find new math strategies that work.

TASKS

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• Planning and facilitating the “Achieve More with the Core” workshops: August, October, January, and May

• NTI-Network Team Institute: Albany, October 9-10 and December 9-12

• AMTNYS Conference in Syracuse, November 10

• NCTM Conference in Richmond: November 12-14

WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF THE BUCKET WORK?

Impact

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How did educators benefit from the work?• 8 Mathematical Practices are posted in classrooms in student friendly

language and given to students in bookmark form or cardstock to place in binders;

• Alignment of standards from one grade level to the next to clarify standards and eliminate gaps;

• Content continuum across grade levels;• Pamphlets were distributed with questioning techniques that are aligned

to the 8 mathematical practices;How were student outcomes impacted?• Increased awareness of the mathematical practices;• Students identify the 8 mathematical practices in lessons;• Questioning techniques learned at the NTI conference used to pinpoint

and correct student misconceptions in formative assessments;• Increased student engagement through more meaningful collaborative

group work.

Challenges and Triumphs

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Challenges:• Full grade level representation at

workshops;• Need for more resources;• Common Language.

Triumphs:• Collaborative conversations;• Positive feedback from workshops;• Common goals.

W H AT I S T H E P L A N F O R O N G O I N G C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D S U STA I N A B I L I T Y O F T H E W O R K ?

Sustainability

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• Retooling workshops for January and May;• Number Talks is coming;• AFT Thinking Math - summer learning sessions;• Math Design Team will be working with curriculum

documents to identify prerequisite skills and prioritize standards;

• Build a common language/vocabulary;• Use kid and parent friendly language;• Adapt and/or adopt materials;• Make a “placemat” for learning by prioritizing

learning;• Collaborate with other schools.

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Welcome to our newest Members

Amy Furletti Chris

Manke

Linda Salmons Vicky Weir

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