Strengthening Instructional Leadership in Mathematics 10/6/2014
Goals of the Project 1. Examine the research-affirmed foundation of mathematics content and process standards to deepen understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics 2.Examine the instructional shifts necessary to implement the AZCCRS in mathematics 3.Examine evidence-based practices for effective observation, coaching and evaluation of AZCCRS in mathematics 4.Examine effective practices to develop an understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics for the parent/guardians, community members and other stakeholders 10/6/2014
Flagstaff Unified School District Mathematics Department Vision Statement: The FUSD Mathematics Department envisions a comprehensive mathematics system where all students are successful and have access to a high quality and equitable mathematics program, which utilizes course/grade level collaborative teams as the building blocks for improving teaching and learning. 10/6/2014
PLC at Work Read Chapter 1 for next meeting– October (Nov. 3) 10/6/2014
13 Rules That Expire 5 Groups First and last, read p. 20, underline, highlight anything that speaks to you First, read one highlight (exactly no comments) Short comment Last, add your comment 10/6/2014
13 Rules That Expire 5 Groups-Report on the 13 rules G1 1,2,3 G2 4,5,6 G3 7,8,9 G4 10, 11,12 G5 13, language that expires, rules that never expire Add any other rules you can think of which expire 10/6/2014
Parent Guides What can we do for parents and community members? 10/6/2014
Parent guides HW and Directions It’s not new math but there are many new terms Matching game Document started in Google Docs “New Terms for parents and administrators” 10/6/2014
Strengthening Instructional Leadership in Mathematics 10/6/2014
Goals of the Project 1. Examine the research-affirmed foundation of mathematics content and process standards to deepen understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics 2.Examine the instructional shifts necessary to implement the AZCCRS in mathematics 3.Examine evidence-based practices for effective observation, coaching and evaluation of AZCCRS in mathematics 4.Examine effective practices to develop an understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics for the parent/guardians, community members and other stakeholders 10/6/2014
Flagstaff Unified School District Mathematics Department Vision Statement: The FUSD Mathematics Department envisions a comprehensive mathematics system where all students are successful and have access to a high quality and equitable mathematics program, which utilizes course/grade level collaborative teams as the building blocks for improving teaching and learning. 10/6/2014
Let’s do some Math Try to solve each problem (4 th and 6 th grade) 2 different ways Evidence of : Standards for Mathematical Practice Mathematics Teaching Practices 3 major shifts Focus Coherence Rigor; conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application 10/6/2014
Let’s do some Math 7 th Grade Problem Evidence of: Standards for Mathematical Practice Mathematics Teaching Practices 3 major shifts Focus Coherence Rigor; conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application 10/6/2014
Owning the Math Practices ing-the-common-core ing-the-common-core 10/6/2014
Sharing the Latest 10/6/2014
“Fuzzy-math” 10/6/2014
Feedback on the session Thank you 10/6/2014