Plymouth Public SchoolsMathematics Department
Presented
by
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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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Warning
NI
Proficient
Advanced
Grade 8 MCAS2002 - 2009
0%
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90%
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Warning
NI
Proficient
Advanced
Grade 10 MCAS2002 - 2009
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Warning
NI
Proficient
Advanced
Class of 2012 Cohort
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Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10
Warning
NI
Proficient
Advanced
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
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