District PLC Meeting Grade Four April 16, :30 – 3:45pm

Agenda 2:30pmWelcome, Reminders, and Logistics 2:35pmFramework for Teaching Elementary Math 3:15pmScience 3:45pmExit Slip & Dismissal

REMINDERS AND LOGISTICS

The Purpose of the District PLCs Support the implementation of our common district initiatives Provide teachers with an opportunity to share ideas and collaborate with colleagues from around the district

Questions? We want to make an effort to deliver deep, meaningful professional development to you each and every session. We will be providing an overview of the Framework for Teaching Math at your grade level. Any further questions then what is presented – please write on a notecard. We try to be responsive to your questions and requests.

Norms Be on time – every time Be prepared – bring back requested materials Be present – No side conversations – Avoid using your computer or cell phone – Avoid working on other tasks – stay focused on the topic at hand Be respectful of your peers and the facilitator Participate!

GO MATH!

+ Feedback: District PLC The lesson planning looks great! I love that we’ll have curriculum to use! I am excited about easy lesson planning! I am excited that each chapter is structured to help you teach the lesson. I am excited for the quick checks for easy assessment. I am excited about the centers. I am excited about the cross curricular material with Go Math! I am excited about getting to use this new math program and integrating technology and manipulatives. I am glad to know as much as I know at this time. I enjoyed the new curriculum resource and the workbooks (20). I like the layout for each lesson and the problem solving. I like that the core is the focal point and it is easy to follow. I am excited about learning more about Go Math (16). I am excited about the technology. I am excited about the problem solving application that is required by the students. There is more thinking involved.

Go Math: District PLC District PLC Last Time we … Became familiar with the set-up of Chapter One in the Teacher’s Edition of Go Math. Reviewed the new Curriculum Guide format. Used the Planning Guide to identify the components in a Go Math lesson District PLC Today we will…  Walk through the Framework for Teaching Elementary Math with Go Math.  Discuss differentiation and small group instruction supports District PLC Next time…  Technology Plan + SMART  Summer PD  Science and Social Studies Summer Training (June + August Half-Days) Looking forward…  Teacher and Student Edition Exploration and Collaboration  Framework for Teaching and Critical Success Factors  Go Math Technology Components  Problem Solving Classroom Situations  Assessment and Pacing

GO MATH: FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

Go Math: Framework for Teaching K K Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 are set up very similar. Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 are set up very similar. Kindergarten and Grade 5 have some unique pieces. 4 4

Go Math: Framework for Teaching

Go Math: Framework for Teaching

A Framework for Beginning our Implementation of the Go Math Materials This instructional sequence to serve as a support for weekly planning when it feels as though “we can’t get it all in!” Adjustments in regards to pacing and timing may be needed to meet the needs of students. This should be considered a starting point as we work to become more efficient with the Go Math materials.

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: DAILY MATH REVIEW + MENTAL MATH (15 MINUTES MAX)

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) We will be providing DMR modification suggestions for teachers in order to adjust the time to fit 15 minutes without changing the purpose and integrity of DMR.

Go Math: Common Questions from Daily Math Review + Mental Math Does Daily Math Review have to be part of the math block of time? No. Daily Math Review and Mental Math can be a stand alone – similar to this year. When does Kindergarten start DMR? Kindergarten does not need to start DMR until the beginning of 2 nd semester. Will the purpose and expectations of Daily Math Review be the same as this year? The purpose remains the same – which is to review prerequisite skills or skills that were not mastered in a previous Chapter.

Go Math: Common Questions

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: DAILY MATH REVIEW REFLECTION Turn to a partner or small group and process the changes within Daily Math Review (2-3 minutes). Feel free to write questions down on notecards if you would like further information!

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: WHOLE GROUP CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT (20 MINUTES)

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Differentiated Instruction ( min) Differentiated Instruction ( min) EXPLAIN EXPLAIN – has two Quick Check Problems that can help teachers identify groups for differentiated instruction.

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Thoughts to consider on Differentiated Instruction… It will take 1 – 2 weeks to establish an effective small group instruction structure and routine. The small group instruction format will vary by school/classroom depending on the support staff available.

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Differentiated Instruction 20 – 35 minutes Small Group Instruction Independent / Collaborative Personalized Learning What resources are available for the minute small group and differentiated instruction part of the math block? 10 minute activities for small group instruction are available on Think Central. On Your Own – Independent Practice in SE. Ready-made differentiated centers.. Personal Math Trainer provides individualized learning opportunities. Push in/Pull Out Support

Go Math: Common Questions from Differentiated Instruction What do the Centers look like? Activity Cards (A): Ready- made, easy- to-follow activities help students reinforce or extend concepts and skills. *Includes cards for Challenge/Enrichment. Literature (L): Integrate math skills into real world situations and cross-curricular subject matter to engage student interest. Interactive questions focus on key concepts and support comprehension. Games (G): Practice skills and apply concepts with these ready-to-use interactive math adventures. Students can play these games in pairs or small groups.

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Turn to a partner or small group and process the small group instruction piece (5 minutes). Feel free to write questions down on notecards if you would like further information! *More slides about Special Education Intervention to come!

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: PROBLEM SOLVING (15 MINUTES MINIMUM)

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Problem Solving (15 min)

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Problem Solving (15 min) ENGAGE EXPLAIN EXPLORE Small Group Instruction Independent / Collaborative Personalized Learning

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION + INTERVENTION

Special Education + Intervention Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Differentiated Instruction (20-35 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Problem Solving (15 min) ENGAGE EXPLAIN EXPLORE Small Group Instruction Independent / Collaborative Personalized Learning Core Whole Group Instruction Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Problem Solving (15 min) What if a Special Education student is out of the room during whole group? SPED students will be in the classroom for Core Whole Group Instruction. What if a Special Education student is Can a SPED student miss Daily Math Review in order to receive SPED services? Maybe. It depends on the students and their needs and ability levels. Go Math: Common Questions from

Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Daily Math Review + Mental Math (15 min maximum) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Whole Group Concept Development (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Problem Solving (15 min) Math Intervention: minutes/day (**only for students in need of intensive support) Where do Special Education minutes fit into The Math Framework? Students may receive in-class or pull out support during the 20 minutes of Differentiated Instruction time. What might the classroom look like during the additional minutes of Intervention? What are Tier 3 SPED students missing during intervention? One option would be to add minutes to the Differentiated Instruction time for Math Intervention. The teacher would be working in small groups and students would be in centers. Differentiated Instruction (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (20 min) Differentiated Instruction (35-40 min) Differentiated Instruction (35-40 min) Math Block: 75 – 90 minutes/day Go Math: Common Questions from

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Math Intervention: minutes/day (**only for students in need of intensive support) Tier 3 Small Group What materials will an interventionist or SPED support use when providing push-in or pull-out support?

Go Math: Framework for Teaching Basic Fact Intervention When do my students get on Fastt Math? In the school year – Fastt Math will be used as an Intervention for students who need additional practice with fact fluency. It will not be required that EVERY student is on Fastt Math. Students will be identified by SMI Quantile scores. Students working with Personal Math Trainer will not be on Fastt Math. Students identified will complete three – 10 minute lessons each week. This can be completed during differentiated instruction small group time or other designated times throughout the school day. More information to come during Summer PD.

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION + INTERVENTION Turn to a partner or small group and process the special education and intervention component (5 minutes). Feel free to write questions down on notecards if you would like further information!

Go Math: Framework for Teaching

Go Math: Common Questions from Expectations Will teachers be expected to teach the lesson word for word out of the books? No. The prompts are available for teachers to use in the planning process and are optional in teaching the lesson. Will teachers use additional outside resources to teach lessons? Go Math will be the primary resource for teaching elementary math in DMPS. If time and necessity allow – other resources may be utilized. Will we be following lessons and chapters in sequential order? Yes. We will follow the progression of the lessons and chapters to maintain the integrity of the program. We will be taking feedback throughout the first year to evaluate the flow and order of lessons.

Go Math: Common Questions from Expectations Will we post the Essential Questions or the I Can Statements? The Essential Question is written in student-friendly language. The I Can Statement/Lesson Objective is for teacher use. It is not required by our district that teachers post either, although it is crucial that the teacher is communicating the learning goal with the students daily. School leadership may provide specific expectations at individual sites. What is the math journal? The math journal is tied directly to the essential question. This will not be a mandatory component in the lesson, but rather can be utilized in small groups, centers, or with the whole group.

Go Math: District PLC District PLC Last Time we … Become familiar with the set-up of Chapter One in the Teacher’s Edition of Go Math. Review the new Curriculum Guide format. Use the Planning Guide to identify the components in a Go Math lesson District PLC Today we… Walked through the Framework for Teaching Elementary Math with Go Math. Discussed differentiation and small group instruction supports District PLC Next time…  Technology + SMART  Summer PD  Science and Social Studies Summer Training (June + August) Looking forward…  Teacher and Student Edition Exploration and Collaboration  Framework for Teaching and Critical Success Factors  Go Math Technology Components  Problem Solving Classroom Situations  Assessment and Pacing

4 TH GRADE SCIENCE UNIT 6: RECENT DISCOVERIES: SOLAR SYSTEM

Unit Overview 6 weeks in length to correspond with literacy unit 6 (120 minutes/week) I Can Statements (Student outcomes for the unit) I can recognize that most objects in the solar system are in regular and predictable motion. I can describe how the rotation of the earth on its axis every 24 hours produces the day-and-night cycle. I can describe the phases of the moon. I can describe how the eight planets and many other objects revolve around our Sun in predictable patterns.

Resources Delta Education Solar System kit Lots of other online resources listed on curriculum guide DMPS science website at Contact Kim O’Donnell if you need any support

Other Ideas for Teaching the Solar System Check out the Star Lab from Heartland: (You need to have received the Star Lab training in order to check out the equipment. If you have not, contact Peg Christensen at the above link to find out more about upcoming training opportunities) Host a stargazing event with your students and families. You can contact the Des Moines Astronomical Society at for support and ideas. They also host free stargazing activities beginning in April.

Collaboration Time! Form small groups (3-4) and discuss how you plan to teach the solar system unit to your students, and integrate science concepts with literacy and math. Add your lesson ideas to the Solar System page on the elementary science wiki! (you’ll need to become a member to add to the page if you are not already.)

EXIT SLIP

Exit Slip Use a notecard on your table to complete one of the following sentence starters: I am excited about… Something I find challenging… I would like more information about… I really enjoyed…