1. Math Acceleration July 16, 2015
Missy Walker
HCS Math Coordinator

2. What is Math Acceleration?
Mastery of grade-level standards
Deepening of conceptual knowledge
Application of mathematical practices
Real world connections
Recognizing that everything a student needs to know about Algebra begins in kindergarten
Rachael

3. New schedule for Math
Elementary grades departmentalized for math in grades 3-6
90 minute block for math each school day
90 additional hours of math instruction school year
Fridays will focus on small group and individualized learning activities

4. Elementary Math Classroom
Focus on Standards of Mathematical Practice
Conceptual Understanding
Differentiation & Scaffolding
Small groups
Centers
Math Talks
Rachael

5. Fridays in Math Class Acceleration Support Enrichment
Individualized Learning
Performance Based Assessments
Project Based Learning
Beth

6. Elementary Math Teams All elementary schools will have a math team
All interested students can participate
Team meetings will occur during the school day
Intramural competitions
Opportunities for state and national competitions
Beth