The Journey of Our Math Department

School Demographics - Grade Students ( ) FTE Teaching Positions (with Administration time included) Staff Including Administrative Assistants, Educational Assistants, Family School Wellness Workers (FSW’s), Video Conference Coordinator and our Resource Officer

USING PD TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE INVESTIGATING BEST PRACTISE New Hampshire: 8 staff for three days Visited three schools – guided by Joe DiMartino ELO’S Competency based learning

Curriculum Deconstruction

Competency Statements for Wm. E. Hay Mathematics for grades 9 through 12: Upon completion of grade 12 a student will have developed a combination of some/all of the following competencies depending upon the stream of math they should be able to… 1.Use proportion to solve real-life problems. 2.Use algebra to solve real-life problems. 3.Connect numbers to real-life experiences 4.Communicate ideas effectively using graphs. 5.Use shapes and objects to solve real-life problems. 6.Use tools and estimation to determine measurements. 7.Use trigonometry to solve real-life problems. 8.Use logic and critical thinking to solve real- life problems. 9.Use statistics to display information regarding real-life problems. 10.Develop an appreciation of mathematics in society.

Math 9-3 C3 - Connect numbers to real-life experiences 50% Whole Numbers Number Theory Fractions Algebra Decimals Ratio and Proportion Percent C4 - Communicate ideas effectively using graphs. 5% Coordinate Graphing (supplement) C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine measurements.25% Metric Measurement Customary Measurement Circle, Cylinders, and Time C5 - Use shapes and objects to solve real-life problems.15% Draw and Classify Triangles (supp.) Transformations (supp.) Intro to Geometry Scale drawing C9 - Use statistics to display information regarding real-life problems. 5% Graphs

Competency breakdown by course… Math 9: Semester Breakdown Semester 1 – 3 credit course *100% C3 - Connect numbers to real-life experiences 30% Units of Study Rational Numbers Powers and Square Roots Spreadsheets If Time Permits Intro to Polynomials *Weighting for semester one Math 9 course.

Semester 2 – 5 credit course70% C2 - Use algebra to solve real-life problems. 20% Linear Relations Polynomials Notes: Focus on Specific Outcome 3 under General Outcome: Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways. C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine measurements. 20% Measurement Similar Polygons Symmetry C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine measurements.10% Circle Geometry C9 - Use statistics to display information regarding real-life problems. 10% Data Collection and Analysis Probability Spreadsheets Provincial Achievement Test 10%

Math 20-1: C2 - Use algebra to solve real-life problems. 65% Sequence and Series Quadratic Functions Quadratic Equations Radical Expressions and Equations Rational Expressions and Equations Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions Systems of Equations Systems of Linear and Quadratic Inequalities Focus - Factoring Review C4 - Communicate ideas effectively using graphs. 20% Quadratic Functions Quadratic Equations Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions Systems of Equations Systems of Linear and Quadratic Inequalities C7 - Use trigonometry to solve real-life problems. 15% Trigonometry

Competencies Lesson Delivery Assessment Planning Assessment Reporting

Planning PD time Grade consistency Stream consistency Communication consistency Curriculum Prototyping

Lesson Delivery Variable timetable TA time Math Enhancement Math Restorative Combination Courses Work At Your Own Pace Courses Accelerated Courses Math Demonstrations

Formative and Summative Assessment All formative assessments must be completed before the summative assessment can be attempted.

Assessment Typical Test Day

Assessment Supports ZAP Re-do’s Exam Room

Assessment Reporting

Investigating the merits of the Carnegie Unit was the CATALYST for change: Timetable Change Project Week Teacher Advisory Action Research Variable Timetable Restorative Classes Courses Offered Outside of School Time Innovative Blended Programs Collaborative PD Time Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s) Student Resource Team (SRT) Portfolios Student Learning Conferences Assessment Changes (Formative/Summative, Re-Do’s, No Zero’s, Competency Based Assessment) Exam Room ZAP Room Math Enhancement Course Math Tutorial Room Student Voice - Tell Them From Me Survey and Student Comment Box Flipped classroom Accelerated programs

Our Math Crew

Starting/Continuing Your Own Math Journey Celebrate your strengths and focus on your weaknesses. Maintain a common focus. “High School isn’t broken, it is just obsolete.” Joe DiMartino Start by standing back…. Ian Jukes Start anywhere and follow it everywhere. Margaret Wheatley