MATH 90 CURRICULUM RENEWAL & MATH MAKES SENSE 9 WORKSHOP January 28th, 2010

Prayer Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not just to those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive; show patience, empathy and love. Amen.

Goals for this Session:  To become acquainted with the renewed Mathematics 90 curriculum  To become familiar with the MMS 9 resource components and lesson format  To get ready to teach Unit 2: Exponents and Powers

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Math Support  Workshops  Tuesday, February 23 rd, 1 - 4pm at Sion (Room 111): Units 3 & 1  Tuesday, March 23 rd, 1 - 4pm at Sion (Room 111): Units 5 & 6  Unit 4 & 8 Workshop – TBA  Individualized Support  Technology support (i.e. use of test generator, DVD, CD, etc)  Team Teaching  Sharing of Resources  Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help

Why the change?  Development of a Common Curriculum Framework: Western & Northern Canadian Protocal (WNCP, 2006) tics/ccf.aspx tics/ccf.aspx  According to the WNCP, the critical components students must encounter in a mathematics program are: communication, connection, mental math and estimation, problem solving, reasoning, technology, & visualization.

Saskatchewan Math 9 Curriculum See website: bb_bb60/index.jsp?view=0&XML=mathematics9.x ml How can we promote deeper understanding and incorporate inquiry learning in the mathematics classroom.?

“BELIEVE IN KIDS! GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND MAKE SENSE OF MATHEMATICS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TELL THEM EVERYTHING. KIDS ARE AMAZING!” – John Van de Walle

Math 90 Course Outline  Unit 2 – Powers and Exponent Laws (Sections 2.1 – 2.5)  Unit 3 - Rational Numbers (Sections 3.1 – 3.6)  Unit 1 - Square Roots & Surface Area (Sections 1.1–1.4)  Unit 5 – Polynomials (Sections 5.1 – 5.6)  Unit 6 – Linear Equations & Inequalities (Sections )  Unit 4 – Linear Relations (Sections 4.1 – 4.5)  Unit 8 – Circles Geometry (Sections 8.1 – 8.4)

Math 90 Course Outline Math 90 Plus Unit 9 – Probability & Statistics (9.1 – 9.5) Unit 7 – Similarity & Transformations (7.1 – 7.7) Year-Long Math 90 will cover all 9 units.

Math Makes Sense Overview Possible Timeline for Semestered Math 90 (based on 85 teaching days)  Unit 2 – 13 days  Unit 3 – 14 days  Unit 1 – 11 days  Unit 5 – 14 days  Unit 6 – 13 days  Unit 4 – 13 days  Unit 8 – 4 days  Cumulative Reviews – 3 days

Math Makes Sense: Resource Components  Student Textbook  Manipulative Kits  Printed ProGuide (teacher resource)  Solutions CD – worked out solutions to the assignments  Test Generator – different types and levels of questions for each unit & questions that reinforce/review prior skills and knowledge

Math Makes Sense: Resource Components ProGuide DVD  e-book format of Teacher ProGuide  Teacher PD videos (Big Ideas, Hot Topics)  Unit Prep Talk videos  Classroom videos  “See it” videos and animations  “Try it” virtual manipulatives

Math Makes Sense: Resource Components ProGuide CD - editable files (need Math Type 6.0 and Adobe Reader)  Program Masters  Unit Masters (from the back of each Unit ProGuide, including the sample test & step-by-step masters)  Planning for Instruction Charts  EP(Extra Practice) & APK (Activating Prior Knowledge) Handouts  Projects (Unit 1, 4, 9)

Math Makes Sense: Resource Components Preparation and Practice Book - reproducible copy and teacher edition  This book is designed to support teachers in their work with students who struggle with math.  It parallels the textbook, but provides a lower entry point for weak students.  Handouts can also be used to review prior concepts and reinforce the course material.

Math Makes Sense Overview Unit Components:  Launch (includes key words, unit objectives, & purpose)  Lessons  Mid-Unit Review  Game  Study Guide  Unit Review  Practice Test  Unit Problem

Math Makes Sense Overview Extras:  Cumulative Reviews (Units 1-3, Units 1–6, Units 1–9)  Projects (before Unit 1, after Unit 9)  Start where you are – encourages different learning styles  Math Link- to highlight cross-curricular, mathematical or real-world connections  Technology – to explore ways of using computers and calculators to do math  Glossary

The Lesson Model l Investigate Connect Practice Reflect & Share Discuss the Ideas

The Lesson Model 1. Investigate – brief problem-solving activity designed to draw out prior knowledge and stimulate student interest Reflect and Share – allows students to make connections and develop mathematical reasoning skills

The Lesson Model 2. Connect – presents new problems and instruction to teach the math concepts. Involves a range of examples. Discuss the ideas – opportunity for students to communicate their understanding of the concepts

The Lesson Model 3. Practice – progressively challenging range of problems Assessment Focus Question – allows students to demonstrate their level of achievement Take it Further – extension questions Reflect – opportunity for students to communicate/summarize their understanding

Math Makes Sense Overview ProGuide Structure to Support Teachers:  Before – Getting Started: Teachers should activate prior knowledge using the introduction to the lesson and key questions. Present the problem in the investigate and ensure expectations are clear.  During – Investigate: Teachers should listen carefully, observe and assess, and ask questions to facilitate learning.  After – Connect: Review responses from the reflect and share. Use the connect and examples to complete the lesson.

Items to consider  Importance of a positive attitude  Classroom organization  Manipulative organization  Parent Communication (i.e. division parent letters)  Use of Calculators  Assessment Focus Questions  Word Walls – highlights key words in each unit

UNIT 2 – POWERS AND EXPONENT LAWS

Final Items  Test Generator Session  Math Smart board Session with Jeff Croteau  Renewed Curriculum & MMS Implementation Checklist  Questions?  Please fill out feedback form.  Thanks for coming!