P.R.I.M.E.S. Program of Rigorous Integrated Mathematics for Elementary Students Joe Roicki – Elementary Math Specialist

Welcome! Explain what the PRIMES program is Outline the variety of course pathways students may choose Help parents make informed decisions about their students’ educational future in mathematics

What is P.R.I.M.E.S.? Rigorous Instruction Integrated Instruction Increased Application Accelerated Pace

What does P.R.I.M.E.S. expect? PRIMES 4 ALL Grade 4 ½ Grade 5 PRIMES 5 ½ Grade 5 ½ Grade 6

To whom is P.R.I.M.E.S. offered? Advanced courses are open for enrollment to any student who desires to self-select a more rigorous and challenging curriculum. Schools typically identify potential students who score well on standardized tests Teachers may also recommend students with strong work ethic, self-motivation, and demonstrating high levels of achievement* in previous mathematics classes

Learning Math in the 21 st Century Redefining “High Achievement” What it is NotWhat it is Getting right answers easily Just knowing the “how” of computation Following steps or procedures successfully Problem solving Critical thinking & Reasoning Communication & Argumentation Fluency with multiple representations Patterns & Relationships

Where does P.R.I.M.E.S. lead? Middle School

How do the Mathematics Florida Standards Affect the P.R.I.M.E.S. Program? College and Career Readiness Standards – Require ALL students to have access to a focused, coherent, and rigorous mathematics education Differences among course paths will vary depending on content standards to be addressed Learning with understanding is still the priority – there will be concepts and processes taught during the PRIMES courses that will not be expected on the end of grade assessment

Thank You for Coming! Next Steps: If you are interested in the P.R.I.M.E.S. program for your student, set up a conference with his or her classroom teacher. Consider past math achievement, self-motivation, test scores, and teacher recommendation. Questions?