Curriculum Planning This presentation was done in order to help the teachers at Dayton City School better understand how they effect each other and get an overall idea of the math curriculum at D.C.S.

Andy Stultz, 8th grade math Mathematics In-Service D.C.S.

The Idea... Today we will.… explore what we teach… explore how we teach… explore how we effect each other…

When are we ever going to use this stuff?????? Do my students have any idea what a fraction is before they hear me?Do my students have any idea what a fraction is before they hear me? What evidence is there that the student has a frame of reference for what I’m saying?What evidence is there that the student has a frame of reference for what I’m saying? At least we’ll know…At least we’ll know…

Let’s Communicate This in-service is an opportunity for us to share ideas and “get on the same page” mathematically.This in-service is an opportunity for us to share ideas and “get on the same page” mathematically. Language, procedure, knowledge.Language, procedure, knowledge.

What can we do with these kids? They just can’t remember……… We do the same things...We do the same things... We can become a unified body of knowledge.We can become a unified body of knowledge. In unity there is strength. Abraham Lincoln

Benefits –When they hear we are doing the same things, the same way, there will be fewer negative comparisons. –We can help each other. –Grade to grade re-teaching will be less of a problem

Let’s Roll! Just a few questionsJust a few questions Scope and sequenceScope and sequence Technology in math calculatorsTechnology in math calculators PowerPointPowerPoint