Meriden Public Schools Andrew Hutchinson ST Math Mind Research Meriden Public Schools Andrew Hutchinson

What is ST Math and how does MPS utilize it? “Spatial Temporal (ST) Math® is the leader in visual math instruction and represents the highest quality and most effective blended learning math solution in K-12 learning. The ST Math software games use interactive, graphically-rich animations that represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual understanding and problem solving skills.” (http://www.mindresearch.org/programs/) Where we are in implementation… Pulaski – Year 3 Barry – Year 2 Sherman – Year 1 Primary Grades 30 minutes 4 days per week Intermediate Grades 30 minutes 5 days per week Meriden Public Schools

Meriden Public Schools Help JiJi get through the tunnel… Signing into ST Math requires students to memorize a 13 picture password. Each time a picture is placed into the sequence, new pictures are given….Yes, they can do it! Meriden Public Schools

Meriden Public Schools The object of every game in ST Math is to get JiJi from one side of the screen to the other side. In this example, JiJi started with 6 blue blocks. When JiJi makes it across the screen, there can only be 4 blue blocks. Along the way JiJi will lose 3 blocks, then 1 block. Students will have to determine how many pink blocks to add or subtract for JiJi to be successful. Meriden Public Schools

Positive Characteristics Productive Struggle Motivational - Rewards Aligned to both content and performance CCSS Engaging and Challenging Remediation (teacher, peers, individual) Self-Pacing Progress Monitoring/Data Rich Meriden Public Schools

Meriden Public Schools Usage Highlights Highly Engaging – Students request to use the program during the regular school day. No requests for “free time”. Multiple grade levels allow teachers to setup successful entry points to learning for every student. Progress monitoring helps in identifying strengths and weaknesses. Students using ST Math at home opens up opportunities for parents to connect to their child’s learning. Students helping students - across grade levels & learners Meriden Public Schools

Meriden Public Schools Moving forward… Use current year student data to place students appropriately at their level next year at the onset of the school year. Bridge the blended learning experience of ST Math and the classroom with the CC Content Standards and Standards of Mathematical Practice: Perseverance, Precision, Modeling, and Tools Reward benchmarks at different levels for primary and intermediate grades. Meriden Public Schools