1. KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE
QP MATH

2. Mission
Mathematics is a thinking process that involves every aspect of life. The mission of Our Lady Queen of Peace School’s Math Program is to prepare students with a strong foundation to foster application to real problems and experience success in the study of Math. Our Math program is designed to meet the needs of the students as they sequentially learn the concepts. Students will learn and view mathematics as a way of thinking about and interpreting the wonders of God’s Creation.
Academic Rigor
Active Learning
Problem Solving
Technology Integration
Assessment

3. RECENT HSTORY
Prior to 1998 – QP Math was foundational with advanced students traveling to West or Edgewood for class.
1998 – Steve Bolser and Travis Rohrer developed an “Advanced Math” program for grade 8. 1 section of Algebra 1a, Algebra Concepts, Pre Algebra
Evolved throughout the years to become foundational in K5 – 5th and more rigorous 6th – 8th.
– new Math Program and new Middle School Math teacher
– new Math Program and new Middle School Math teachers – 6th, 7th and 8th
– New administration, self-study, partnership

4. WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?
Goal setting by Math Team – 3 MS Math teachers and Mrs. Olson
Math Interventionist = working with teachers throughout the school
Meeting with area high schools
Meeting with Edgewood next Monday
Contacting area public High Schools
Aligning our academic standards with high school expectations
Reviewing current curriculum
Reviewing assessment procedures and data
Teachers attending Math conferences
Surveying graduates

5. HOW DO WE GET THERE? Recognize areas of growth within the program
Continuously re-assess current goals and methodology
Work together as a Math Team to have a consistently strong program.
Three step process in advancing students
STAR 360 results
Current progress
Teacher recommendation - Developmentally Ready
Working in partnership with parents
Continued communication
Surveying students in high school

6. MAKING THE TRANSITION Foundational program grades K5-4
5th grade single teacher and Math Club
6th grade “initial” placement begins with:
STAR 360 scores
Teacher recommendation
Cumulative test at the end of 5th grade
Placement is flexible and happens when above criteria is reviewed when classroom performance shows mastery.

7. COMMUNICATION Website and Wednesday Update Unit Handbooks
Student and Parent Handbook
“Spring into Middle School” event for 5th grade parents and students
Using the STAR 360 to communicate student’s readiness and growth

8. LOOKING AHEAD Exploring the possibility of a Summer Math Camp
Exploring the possibility of a Math Competition with area Middle Schools
Continued collaboration between grade levels for consistency
Continued review of assessment data
Implementation of STEM initiatives
Exploring the possibility of Math as an elective