Middle School Math Programs April 28, 2015 Barb O’Brien Interim Director Curriculum & Professional Development
Outcomes Review the key Mathematical Shifts in CCSS Share information on Middle School Math Classes for
Mathematical Shifts in CCSS Greater focus on fewer topics Coherence: Linking topics and thinking across grades Rigor: Pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, and application with equal intensity
Middle School Math Classes CCM CCM8 & CCM CCM7 & CCM CCM CCM Current 6 th Graders :
Overview of Compacted Math Program 7 th Grade8 th Grade Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2 Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 CCM 7CCM 8CCM 1
Current 7 th Graders CCM CCM CCM8 & CCM
8 th Grade Semester 1Semester 2 CCM 8CCM 1 Overview of Compacted Math Program
Working with Stakeholders Engagement Parents Teachers Students Principals
Timeline Administering Diagnostic Assessment Window: April 23 rd – May 1 st Scoring of Assessments Window: May 4 th - May 10 th Information to Students and Parents: June 10 th
Acknowledgements Juan Cruz, Associate Superintendent, East Side Union High School District Bernadette Andes-Salgarino, Math Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education Manny Barbara, Vice President of Advocacy & Thought Leadership, Silicon Valley Education Foundation Berryessa Middle School Math Teachers Berryessa Middle School Principals
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