1. Math in grades 5 & 6 And beyond Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Raymond Scacalossi Jr. Mathematics Coordinator K-12
Lauren Tallarine Secondary Math Teacher mathematics Coordinator
Maria Scognamiglio Math Specialist Munsey Park
Debbie Papadopoulos Math Specialist Shelter Rock

2. Elementary Mathematics
Grades K – 6: Math in Focus – Singapore Mathematics
CPA Approach: Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract
Meets and exceeds NYS Learning Standards
Emphasis on problem solving
Prepares students for success in algebra

3. Kindergarten through Grade Four:
Heterogeneous Classes are Formed
(with In-Class Differentiation)

4. Grade-Level Classes are Formed Accelerated Classes are Formed
Grades Five and Six:
Grade-Level Classes are Formed
Accelerated Classes are Formed
Grade-Level Classes
w/Support are Formed

5. Beginning in Grade 5: Differentiated Math Classes

6. Scores FOR Current 5th GRADE ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS
MIF Unit Average: > 95
InView Total Score (CSI): > 125
MIF Final: > 95

7. 2018 CRITERIA FOR 5th GRADE ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS
1) Average of all 4th grade MIF Math Unit Exams 2) 4th Grade CogAT Score 3) 4th Grade MIF Final Test Score 4) 4th Grade NYS Math Assessment Score

8. Timeline
Each summer, the math coordinator, the elementary principals, and district administrators meet to identify the highest performing students. Parents are informed in early September.

9. Process of Identification of Students (capturing the top performing students)
Accelerated Students
Enrichment
Students

10. After school Enrichment
8 week afterschool program.
Students will be selected using the Math Unit Exam Average, CogAT Score, MIF Final, and NYS Math Assessment.
Students in Accelerated Math Classes are not considered for this program, as they are already placed in an accelerated program.
Classes are taught by Secondary Math Teachers at the Manhasset Secondary School.

11. Some topics covered in Enrichment
Number Sense
Order of Operations
Patterns and Sequences
Logic
Slope and Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
Integers and Word Problems
Operations with Fractions

12. Criteria For Sixth Grade Accelerated Middle School Math
Successful completion of 5th grade accelerated math. or
Consider additional students who performed at very high levels on the following criteria: MIF Math Unit Exam Average, CogAT Score, MIF Final, and NYS Math Assessment.

13. Sixth Grade Acceleration

14. Sixth Grade Acceleration

15. Sixth Grade Acceleration

16. Sixth Grade Differentiated Math classes

17. Selection Process for 7th Grade Math Acceleration
Using Multiple Indicators to Identify Students
Math Average on Unit Exams from first 2 trimesters.
6th Grade CogAT Score.
NYS Math Assessment Scores from 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade.
Teacher Recommendation.

18. Elementary-Middle School Flowchart

19. Secondary MATH FLOWCHART
6th Grade: 6th Grade Math Middle School Math
7th Grade: Math 7R Math 7E Math 8H Algebra
8th Grade: Math 8R/H Algebra Geometry
9th Grade: Algebra Geometry Algebra 2
10th Grade: Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus
11th Grade: Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Calculus
12th Grade: Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Multivariable Calculus

20. Elementary math websites
Munsey Park Math Website Shelter Rock Math Website

21. raymond_scacalossi@manhasse tschools.org
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