International Parent Education Seminar Kay Sammons John SanGiovanni

Evening Outcomes What do we teach in Elementary Mathematics? What are the changing expectations of assessment? How are we supporting family and community?

HCPSS Vision & Mission Vision Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel Mission We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world

Goal 3 FAMILIES and COMMUNITY Families and the community are engaged and supported as partners in education.

Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Prepares students for secondary mathematics courses Prepares students to be college and career ready Aligns with Maryland’s College and Career-Ready and Common Core Standards

What is Common Core? State-led effort to improve college and career readiness for Math and English Language Arts Designed by educators Designed to bring Focus, Coherence, and Rigor into the classroom

Big Ideas about Math Grades K - 2 Number and place value WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value Addition/Subtraction Big Ideas about Math Grades K - 2 WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value Addition/Subtraction Basic facts Big Ideas about Math Grades K - 2 WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value Addition/Subtraction Basic facts Measurement Big Ideas about Math Grades K - 2 WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value WHAT WE LEARN Big Ideas about Math Grades 3 - 5

Number and place value Multi-digit computation Big Ideas about Math Grades WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value Multi-digit computation Measurement (area, perimeter, volume) Big Ideas about Math Grades WHAT WE LEARN

Number and place value Multi-digit computation Measurement (area, perimeter, volume) Fractions / Decimals Big Ideas about Math Grades WHAT WE LEARN

Developing Math Behaviors… 1.Solve problems 2.Reason about numbers 3.Communicate ideas 4.Represent understanding 5.Use tools when needed. 6.Be accurate (with numbers and words) 7.Look for and use patterns

Mathematics Instruction Build skills and understanding across grade levels Learn more about less Work with numbers easily Understand and apply Use math in the real world

Changing Expectations for Instruction Understanding Concepts AND Understanding Procedures

Math ideas are not always recorded the same way… In the U.S. this fraction is written: Some countries write this fraction:

Which fraction is greater? > We can find a common denominator or cross multiply and compare products. Procedure:

Which fraction is greater? We can use benchmarks such as to compare fractions. Concept:

Which fraction is greater? Concept: is a little more than. is a little less than.

Which fraction is greater? Concept: So, is greater than.

We can use benchmarks such as to compare fractions Which fraction is greater? Concept: is a little more than. is a little less than. So, is greater than.

Which fraction is greater? We can cross multiply and compare products. Procedure: x x >

Which fraction is greater? We have the same number of pieces for both fractions. We can think about the size of the pieces. 18ths are a bit larger than 20ths so 14/18 is greater than 14/20. Concept:

Let’s do some math…

2 nd graders solving the same problem

You may have noticed… Students found solutions mentally Students had different ideas for computation Students used the strategy that was best for them No student had to use a specific strategy Students thought flexibly about the numbers Students could explain their thinking

Changing Expectations: Assessment

What Is PARCC? The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers:  Made up of 19 states  Developing common, high-quality Math and English Language Arts (ELA) tests for grades 3–11  Computer-based and linked to what students need to know for college and careers  For use starting in the 2014–15 school year From

How Will PARCC Be Different? 31 Students: Will know if they are on track to graduate ready for college/careers Teachers: Will have access to timely data to guide learning and instruction Parents: Will have clear and timely information about student progress States: Will have valid results that are comparable across borders From

32 Unlike many current tests, PARCC tests will be engaging and will test the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills students need to succeed in school and life. How Will PARCC Be Different? From

Math: Grade 4 Sample Item of the Past Each bus holds 65 people each. How many people do 8 buses hold? 57 peopleA. 73 peopleB. 520 peopleC. 650 peopleD.

Math: Grade 4 Sample Item of the Past The side of a square is 20 feet. What is the area of the square? 40 ft 2 A. 80 ft 2 B. 200 ft 2 C. 400 ft 2 D. The perimeter of a rectangle is 28 inches. The length is 9 inches. What is the width? 4 inchesA. 5 inches B. 10 inchesC. 17 inchesD.

Supporting Our Children

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Questions

Frequently asked questions How are students identified for GT? When is GT testing? What if my student is not in an above-grade level class in primary grades? What should we do in the summer to support our students?