1. Mathematics Education in Florida
Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors
October 22, 2014

2. Straight to the Points of Interest…

3. Middle School Mathematics

4. The titles of the middle school mathematics courses have been changed as follows:
Course Number
Title
New Title
Assessment
M/J Mathematics 1
Grade 6 Mathematics
Grade 6 FSA Mathematics
M/J Mathematics 1 Advanced
Grade 6 Mathematics Advanced
M/J Mathematics 2
Grade 7 Mathematics
Grade 7 FSA Mathematics
M/J Mathematics 2 Advanced
Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced
M/J Pre-Algebra
Grade 8 Pre-Algebra
Grade 8 FSA Mathematics

5. Course Descriptions
Grade 6 Mathematics Advanced will be revised to contain all the 6th grade standards and certain 7th grade standards (less than half).
Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced will be revised to contain all the 7th grade standards and certain 8th grade standards (less than half).
Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Advanced will be created to contain all the 8th grade standards and certain Algebra 1 standards (less than half).

6. Liberal Arts Mathematics

7. The financial literacy standards from the 2007 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards have been removed from the Liberal Arts Mathematics 1 and Liberal Arts Mathematics 2 courses. New financial literacy standards are included with the social studies standards and placed in the appropriate courses.
Bright Futures, SUS, and NCAA

8. Algebra 2

9. The A2 code in the Course Code Directory (CCD) to signify Algebra II and its equivalents no longer exists. Regardless, the following courses will trigger the statewide, standardized Algebra II End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Pre-AICE Mathematics 3 IGCSE Level
IB Middle Years Program Algebra II

10. Equally Rigorous

11. There is no “EQ” code in the CCD for mathematics to signify “equally rigorous.” To meet the requirement of statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course to receive the scholar designation, the mathematics credit must be attained by successfully completing a Level 3 course, or a college, credit-bearing mathematics course.

12. Florida Statutes

13. The law is the decision-maker concerning student requirements, not the Department.
Each school district has a General Counsel to interpret the law.
When in doubt, read the law.
Additionally, many school districts have requirements beyond the law.

14. Standards and Assessment

15. Standards
Course descriptions tell which standards are in a particular course.
Standards define what students should understand, know, and be able to do.
Standards tell what to teach, not how to teach it.
Standards are not curriculum.

17. Test Item Specifications
Florida Standards
content and format for item writers and reviewers
alignment of items
information about the scope and function
The Test Item Specifications are:
based on the Florida Standards found in the course descriptions on CPALMS
defines the content and format of the test and test items for item writers and reviewers
indicates the alignment of items with the Florida Standards
provide all stakeholders with information about the scope and function of the Florida Standards Assessment
They guide the development of scenarios and items but do no tell you what to teach. Test Item Specifications are not identical to course descriptions.
The Test Item Specifications can be found at Click “Educators,” “Educator Resources,” and “Spring 2015 FSA ELA and Mathematics.”

18. Where is the Line? 25 overlapping standards in A1 and A2
How to teach standards is a local decision.
Guidelines for item writers are not meant to restrict instruction.
Consider the Test Item Specifications to be sure you’re covering at the very least what is found there, BUT remember and consider the students’ mathematical future.

19. Formulas and Conversions

20. Formulas Presented Note certain things. -intent of standards
-notation of the formulas

21. Conversions will be provided in a pop-up window for the grades 5-12 CBT and as a conversion sheet for grade 4.
Customary Conversions
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 mile = 1,760 yards
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 pound = 16 ounces
1 ton = 2,000 pounds
Metric Conversions
1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 meter = 1000 millimeters
1 kilometer = 1000 meters
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
1 gram = 1000 milligrams
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
Time Conversions
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
1 year = 52 weeks

22. Recognition

23. 2013-2014 K-6 Finalists Mathematics Angela Phillips- Duval
Deeanna Golden- Jackson
Natalie Pelham- Duval
Science
Janet Acerra- Pinellas
Alicia Foy- Palm Beach
We are currently looking for mentors to assist with applicants. If you are a past nominee or know of someone you feel is qualified to mentor, please contact Heidi Brennan.

24. Sunshine State Scholars
The names of the district Sunshine State Scholar(s) and one alternate are due no later than Friday, November 7, 2014.
The nine districts with enrollments of more than 75,000 (based on 2013 data) that may select two scholars are Broward, Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, Lee, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Polk.
The two-day program will be February 19-20, 2015.

25. Resources and Communication

27. We Can Do This, Florida! K-5 Video Series
The State of Florida - in partnership with State Farm - has collected video clips of mathematics instruction from across the state. This statewide initiative, named "We Can Do This, Florida!", is designed to assist teachers, parents and the overall Florida community in understanding that students of all races, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds are able to master the Florida Standards. Thus, specific standards are identified and addressed through this initiative. Students are showcased as they use precise language to explain their evidence (visually, verbally, in writing, etc.) that supports their learning. Using an array of strategies will not only help parents understand that the students can do this but also give them a resources to assist their child(ren) immediately. These videos also model best practices in teaching and learning that can be emulates in other classrooms across Florida. 
These current videos showcase K-5 instruction, but there are more currently under production to showcase our secondary classrooms.

28. CPALMS Beyond Standards K-5 Video Series

29. 4/16/2018
Florida STEM Wiki

30. E-mail and/or call anytime!
Heidi Brennan K-5 Mathematics and Science Education Program Specialist (850)   Dr. Jonathan P. Keener Director of STEM and 6-12 Science Education Program Specialist (850) Debra Willacey Mathematics Education Program Specialist (850)   @MathleteDWill

31. Not everything that counts can be counted
Not everything that counts can be counted. Not everything that can be counted counts.
- Albert Einstein