1. Mathematics Progress Report
Shelton School District

2. History New 6-12 Math Curriculum Adopted 2008
Connected Math Project (CMP) II Grades 6,7
CME Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II Grades 8-12
Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Grade 8

3. History (Continued) 6-12 Instructional Approach
All Students Participate in Accelerated Learning Program (Algebra in 8th Grade)
Complex Instruction – Structures that Facilitate High Level Mathematical Thinking
Heterogeneous Groups
Roles and Norms
Attention to Competence and Status Issues
Questioning Strategies that Facilitate Understanding

4. History (Continued) K-5 Math Curriculum Updated 2005
Growing With Mathematics
K-5 Instructional Approach
Focus on Concepts, Problem-Solving, and Computational Fluency

5. History (Continued) State Requirements
Grade Level Expectations Revised 2004, 2006, and 2008
New “Performance Expectations” Assessed Beginning 2010 (Grades 3-8)
New MSP and HSPE Assessments
End of Course Exams for Algebra and Geometry Beginning 2011

6. Professional Development
Grades 6-12
New Curriculum Materials /Technology
June 2008
3 days
Complex Instruction
August 2008
September 2008
5 days
3 days (make up)
On-site Coaching
15 days
Vertical Teaming
Early Release Half Days

7. Professional Development
Grades 6-12 (Continued)
OBJH/SHS/CHOICE
Geometer’s Sketchpad
June 2009
One Day After School
3 hours
OMS
Technology Refresher
1 day
Brain Research Complex Instruction
3 days
Complex Instruction
On-site Coaching
Site Visit to Cleveland High School
4 days

8. Professional Development
Grades 6-12 (Continued)
Complex Instruction
Follow Up Sessions
One Day Each in September, January, and March
2 hours after school
Vertical Teaming
Early Release Half Days
3 days
Graphing Calculators
January 2010
ESD 113
6 hours
Building Academic Vocabulary
NW ESD
5 Hours

9. Professional Development
Grades K-5
Young Mathematicians:
Mathematical Discourse
On-Site Coaching
15 Days
Vertical Teaming
Early Release Half Days
5 days
Computational Fluency
On-Site Coaching
9 Days
Building Academic Vocabulary
January 2010
NW ESD
5 Hours

10. District Expectations
Grades 6-12
Use Complex Instruction in All Math Classes
Use “Structures” Daily (Roles and Norms)
Do a Groupworthy Task Each Unit
Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

11. District Expectations
Grades K-5
Lessons Aligned to New Standards
Use “Strings” to Teach Flexible Mathematical Thinking
Use “Math Congress” to Facilitate Mathematical Discourse
Principals Visible in Classes, Supporting Implementation

12. How’s It Working? Building Reports – Positives/Challenges
Elementary (Karla Knudsen, Linda Hicks-Green, Sharee Waite)
OMS (Lisa Olin)
OBJH (Kristey Perigo)
CHOICE (Sharon Hobson)
SHS (Reva Fowler)

13. Works in Progress Continue Research-Based Practices
Align Curriculum and Develop Common Course Assessments Through PLCs
Use Assessment Information to Guide Instruction (e.g. easyCBM)
Incorporate Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary into Math Classes
Identify and Purchase Research-Based Math Intervention Materials for RTI

14. Works In Progress Continued
Develop School-based Systems for Effectively Delivering Interventions (RTI)
Raise Expectations for All Students: Annually Increase the Number of Students Taking Algebra in 8th Grade
Ensure District Curriculum Aligns to Emerging Standards and Assessments

15. In Closing…
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