Mathematics Progress Report Shelton School District

History New 6-12 Math Curriculum Adopted 2008  Connected Math Project (CMP) II Grades 6,7  CME Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II Grades 8-12  Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Grade 8

History (Continued) 6-12 Instructional Approach  All Students Participate in Accelerated Learning Program (Algebra in 8 th Grade)  Complex Instruction – Structures that Facilitate High Level Mathematical Thinking  Heterogeneous Groups  Roles and Norms  Attention to Competence and Status Issues  Questioning Strategies that Facilitate Understanding

History (Continued) K-5 Math Curriculum Updated 2005  Growing With Mathematics K-5 Instructional Approach  Focus on Concepts, Problem-Solving, and Computational Fluency

History (Continued) State Requirements  Grade Level Expectations Revised 2004, 2006, and 2008  New “Performance Expectations” Assessed Beginning 2010 (Grades 3-8)  New MSP and HSPE Assessments  End of Course Exams for Algebra and Geometry Beginning 2011

Professional Development Grades 6-12 New Curriculum Materials /Technology June days Complex InstructionAugust 2008 September days 3 days (make up) Complex Instruction On-site Coaching 15 days Complex Instruction Vertical Teaming Early Release Half Days 5 days

Professional Development Grades 6-12 (Continued) OBJH/SHS/CHOICE Geometer’s Sketchpad June 2009 One Day After School 3 hours OMS Technology Refresher June day Brain Research Complex Instruction June days Complex Instruction On-site Coaching Site Visit to Cleveland High School 4 days 1 day

Professional Development Grades 6-12 (Continued) Complex Instruction Follow Up Sessions One Day Each in September, January, and March 2 hours after school Complex Instruction Vertical Teaming Early Release Half Days 3 days Graphing CalculatorsJanuary 2010 ESD hours Building Academic Vocabulary January 2010 NW ESD 5 Hours

Professional Development Grades K-5 Young Mathematicians: Mathematical Discourse On-Site Coaching 15 Days Young Mathematicians: Vertical Teaming Early Release Half Days 5 days Young Mathematicians: Computational Fluency On-Site Coaching 9 Days Building Academic Vocabulary January 2010 NW ESD 5 Hours

District Expectations Grades 6-12  Use Complex Instruction in All Math Classes  Use “Structures” Daily (Roles and Norms)  Do a Groupworthy Task Each Unit  Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

District Expectations Grades K-5  Lessons Aligned to New Standards  Use “Strings” to Teach Flexible Mathematical Thinking  Use “Math Congress” to Facilitate Mathematical Discourse  Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

How’s It Working? Building Reports – Positives/Challenges –Elementary (Karla Knudsen, Linda Hicks- Green, Sharee Waite) –OMS (Lisa Olin) –OBJH (Kristey Perigo) –CHOICE (Sharon Hobson) –SHS (Reva Fowler)

Works in Progress Continue Research-Based Practices  Align Curriculum and Develop Common Course Assessments Through PLCs  Use Assessment Information to Guide Instruction (e.g. easyCBM)  Incorporate Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary into Math Classes  Identify and Purchase Research-Based Math Intervention Materials for RTI

Works In Progress Continued  Develop School-based Systems for Effectively Delivering Interventions (RTI)  Raise Expectations for All Students: Annually Increase the Number of Students Taking Algebra in 8 th Grade  Ensure District Curriculum Aligns to Emerging Standards and Assessments

In Closing… Comments by Lisa Any questions?