Mathematics Progress Report Shelton School District 2009-2010

History New 6-12 Math Curriculum Adopted 2008 Connected Math Project (CMP) II Grades 6,7 CME Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II Grades 8-12 Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Grade 8

History (Continued) 6-12 Instructional Approach All Students Participate in Accelerated Learning Program (Algebra in 8th Grade) Complex Instruction – Structures that Facilitate High Level Mathematical Thinking Heterogeneous Groups Roles and Norms Attention to Competence and Status Issues Questioning Strategies that Facilitate Understanding

History (Continued) K-5 Math Curriculum Updated 2005 Growing With Mathematics K-5 Instructional Approach Focus on Concepts, Problem-Solving, and Computational Fluency

History (Continued) State Requirements Grade Level Expectations Revised 2004, 2006, and 2008 New “Performance Expectations” Assessed Beginning 2010 (Grades 3-8) New MSP and HSPE Assessments End of Course Exams for Algebra and Geometry Beginning 2011

Professional Development Grades 6-12 New Curriculum Materials /Technology June 2008 3 days Complex Instruction August 2008 September 2008 5 days 3 days (make up) 2008-09 On-site Coaching 15 days Vertical Teaming 2008-09 Early Release Half Days

Professional Development Grades 6-12 (Continued) OBJH/SHS/CHOICE Geometer’s Sketchpad June 2009 One Day After School 3 hours OMS Technology Refresher 1 day Brain Research Complex Instruction 3 days Complex Instruction 2009-10 On-site Coaching Site Visit to Cleveland High School 4 days

Professional Development Grades 6-12 (Continued) Complex Instruction Follow Up Sessions One Day Each in September, January, and March 2 hours after school Vertical Teaming 2009-10 Early Release Half Days 3 days Graphing Calculators January 2010 ESD 113 6 hours Building Academic Vocabulary NW ESD 5 Hours

Professional Development Grades K-5 Young Mathematicians: Mathematical Discourse 2008-09 On-Site Coaching 15 Days Vertical Teaming 2008-09 Early Release Half Days 5 days Computational Fluency 2009-10 On-Site Coaching 9 Days Building Academic Vocabulary January 2010 NW ESD 5 Hours

District Expectations Grades 6-12 Use Complex Instruction in All Math Classes Use “Structures” Daily (Roles and Norms) Do a Groupworthy Task Each Unit Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

District Expectations Grades K-5 Lessons Aligned to New Standards Use “Strings” to Teach Flexible Mathematical Thinking Use “Math Congress” to Facilitate Mathematical Discourse Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

How’s It Working? Building Reports – Positives/Challenges Elementary (Karla Knudsen, Linda Hicks-Green, Sharee Waite) OMS (Lisa Olin) OBJH (Kristey Perigo) CHOICE (Sharon Hobson) SHS (Reva Fowler)

Works in Progress Continue Research-Based Practices Align Curriculum and Develop Common Course Assessments Through PLCs Use Assessment Information to Guide Instruction (e.g. easyCBM) Incorporate Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary into Math Classes Identify and Purchase Research-Based Math Intervention Materials for RTI

Works In Progress Continued Develop School-based Systems for Effectively Delivering Interventions (RTI) Raise Expectations for All Students: Annually Increase the Number of Students Taking Algebra in 8th Grade Ensure District Curriculum Aligns to Emerging Standards and Assessments

In Closing… Comments by Lisa Any questions?