Adding It All Up Raising the Bar in Mathematics for All Georgia Students Information for: Bells Ferry Elementary March 24, 2011

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)  Previous curriculum was the Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) for over 20 years  Currently GPS for 7 years ( ) 4 th /5 th grade students entire school career  Moving to Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) ( )

WHY the GPS curriculum?  Phi Delta Kappa Audit  Age of QCC  Lack of Depth and Rigor  Alignment of Instruction and Assessment  Alignment to International Standards

Resulting in… Mandate of GPS  Rigor  Depth  Clear Expectations  Instructional Guide  Student-Focused

Accolades of GPS Overall Grade 2010: By the Thomas Fordham Institute Georgia: Grade A- Clarity and Specificity 3/3 Content and Rigor 6/7 Total GPS Score 9/10 Georgia is one of eight states receiving at least 9/10 points.

On level Middle School Math Classes  Math 6  Math 7  Math 8

Advanced Middle School Math Classes  Advanced Math 6  Advanced Math 7  Advanced Math 8

Accelerated Middle School Math Classes in Cobb County  Math 67 -recommended placement based upon minimum of:  95% ITBS Math Total in 5 th grade  850 CRCT math score in 5 th grade  Math 78 -recommended placement based upon minimum of:  Prerequisite class of Math 67  85% cumulative test average  850 CRCT math score in 6 th grade  Accelerated Math 1- recommended placement based upon minimum of:  prerequisite class of Math 78  an 85% cumulative test average  850 on 7 th grade CRCT math score

Acceleration in High School Incoming freshmen:  8th grade math unit test average is above 85% AND  Exceeds Standards on 8th grade CRCT

Mathematics Statistics is included in every course. Accelerated Mathematics Statistics is included in every course. Mathematics 1 Accelerated Math 1 Mathematics 2 Accelerated Math 2 Mathematics 3 Mathematics 4 Accelerated Math 3 Sample Options for 4 th math: AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Mathematics of Industry & Government Mathematics of Finance High School Course Chart

Why is the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) initiative important for ? Disparate standards create confusing expectations across the states. Global competitive edge is lagging among students in the US. Current workforce skills do not match 21st century workplace demands.

Why are the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics right for Georgia?  Previous work with the GPS.  Prior GPS training ensures a smooth transition.  All of the standards are addressed in the GPS.  CCSS expectations are consistent with a single/high-rigor diploma requirement for all students.

Accolades of Common Core State Standards Overall Grade 2010: By the Thomas Fordham Institute CCSS: Grade A- Clarity and Specificity 2/3 Content and Rigor 7/7 Total CCSS Score 9/10

Transition to CCGPS On Level Students On Grade Level 5 th grade Course 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 4 th gradeGPS 5 th grade Math CCGPS Math 6 CCGPS Math 7 CCGPS Math On Grade Level 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 5 th gradeGPS Math 6 CCGPS Math 7 CCGPS Math 8 On Grade Level High School 9 th grade Course 10 th grade Course 11 th grade Course 12 th grade Course CCGPS Algebra CCGPS Geometry CCGPS Adv. Algebra CCGPS 4 th year option

Transition to CCGPS On Level Students On Grade Level 5 th grade Course 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 4 th gradeGPS 5 th grade Math CCGPS Adv. Math 6 CCGPS Adv. Math 7 CCGPS Adv. Math On Grade Level 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 5 th gradeGPS Adv. Math 6 CCGPS Adv. Math 7 CCGPS Adv. Math 8 Above Grade Level High School 9 th grade Course 10 th grade Course 11 th grade Course 12 th grade Course CCGPS Intermediate Algebra CCGPS Intermediate Geometry CCGPS Pre-Calculus CCGPS AP Calculus

Transition to CCGPS Above Level Students Above Grade Level 5 th grade Course 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 4 th gradeGPS 5 th grade Math CCGPS Math 67 CCGPS Math 78 CCGPS Intermediate Algebra Above Grade Level 6 th grade Course 7 th grade Course 8 th grade Course 5 th gradeGPS Math 67 CCGPS Math 78 CCGPS Intermediate Algebra Above Grade Level High School 9 th grade Course 10 th grade Course 11 th grade Course 12 th grade Course CCGPS Intermediate Geometry CCGPS Pre-Calculus CCGPS AP Calculus CCGPS Multivariable Calculus

Tips for Parents  Build Vocabulary & Literacy skills  Recognize math in the everyday world  Practice basic math skills & problem solving  Involvement in basic home necessities  Cooking & Cleaning  Grocery Shopping  Planning & Organization  Home improvement  Pets, Sports, Activity expenses  Positive attitude about mathematics

Questions? Contact: Michelle Mikes 6-12 Math Supervisor