1. District PLC Meeting Grade Two
February 5, 2014
2:30 – 3:45pm
Welcome to the third District PLC Meeting. So glad to have you here today! 

2. Agenda 2:30pm Welcome, Reminders, and Logistics
2:35pm Mathematical Practice Standard #1 Reflection
“I really enjoyed talking with teachers from other schools about math practices.”
“I enjoyed getting information from others about problem solving.”
“I am excited to work on problem solving in my classroom!”
2:40pm Go Math Overview
“I am excited to get a new math series.”
“I’d like to know more about the new math program.”
“Will we get technology resources for the new math?”
“Will there be a formal training for Go Math?”
“Will we not have resources until August?”
“Will we be able to preview the new materials before the end of the year?”
3:10pm Science
3:35pm Exit Slip
3:45pm Dismissal
Let’s briefly review our agenda for today.
We appreciate your feedback from the last session. We have taken that feedback into consideration when planning this session.

3. Reminders and Logistics
Just a few reminders and meeting logistics

4. The Purpose of the District PLCs
Support the implementation of our common district initiatives
Provide teachers with an opportunity to share ideas and collaborate with colleagues from around the district

5. Questions?
We want to make an effort to deliver deep, meaningful professional development to you each and every session.
We will be providing an overview of the Go Math series at your grade level. Any further questions then what is presented – please write on a notecard.
Remind them that you do not have any further knowledge of the Go Math resources and will most likely not be able to answer specific questions. I did try to answer all questions in this presentation that were asked last time about Go Math – so do let them know that if it is a question that everyone could benefit from to write it on the card.

6. Norms Be on time – every time
Be prepared – bring back requested materials
Be present
No side conversations
Avoid using your computer or cell phone
Avoid working on other tasks – stay focused on the topic at hand
Be respectful of your peers and the facilitator
Participate!
A quick reminder of our norms (Stay positive)

7. mathematical practice standard #1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Today we are going to continue our work discussing mathematical practice standard number 1.
Last time we….

8. Reflection
Talk with an elbow partner about what goal you set in the area of problem solving in January and how it went (5 min).
This is going to be a quick wrap up on this – but give them about five minutes to discuss with a partner…

9. Go Math! Grade two OVERVIEW
Video Introduction
We recognize that many teachers are interested in the new math adoption – so we will spend a portion of our time together today answering some of the common questions and giving you an overview of the program.

10. Board Approval
We want to share why the committee chose the Go Math series.
The math upgrade will go to the school board late February for approval.

11. Grade Two Math Materials Upgrade
Houghton Mifflin Go Math! (©2015) Comprehensive Mathematics Program

12. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa core

13. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa Core
Critical Areas
Domain
The Iowa Core is designed into three levels.
Critical Areas are where students should be spending the majority of their instructional time. In 2nd grade there are 4 critical areas.
Domains such as Operations in Algebraic Thinking
And lastly, the Standard.
Standard

14. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa Core
Table of Contents
Critical Area
The most important part of the decision in to upgrade to Go Math is because it has been written since the Iowa Core. It is written for the Iowa Core.
You will look here in this Table of Contents and notice it lists the exact same Critical Area, Domain and Standard.
Domain
Standard

15. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa Core
Coherence
At the start of every chapter – it also provides teachers with the learning progressions across grade levels, much like the first page in our current guides.

16. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa Core
Teacher Edition
Each lesson in the Teacher Edition also
Highlights the standard
The learning objective
And the coherence across the grade level.
Each lesson also will have an essential question that will be the focus of that particular lesson.

17. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Iowa Core
Student Edition
The essential question and standard is listed at the top of every lesson in the student edition as well.

18. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: practice standards

19. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Practice Standards
Teacher Edition
Table of Contents
Teacher Edition
Professional Development
Every chapter focuses on all 8 mathematical practice standards – as they are all important.
It also provides teachers professional development in the area of MPS and even has videos for teachers to watch on the standards for mathematical practice at their specific grade level.

20. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Practice Standards
Teacher Edition
Lessons and MPS
Each lesson integrates the MPS. It walks teachers through how to incorporate them and what language to use with students to foster the practices.

21. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Practice Standards
Student Edition
Lessons and MPS
The same language is articulated in the student edition.

22. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: common questions

23. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Common Questions
Will we follow the format of the book or move chapters around to fit our current unit structure?
The committee was firm on picking a program that was organized and sequential and designed in a thoughtful way. We will follow the structure of the Go Math program and revise our current curriculum guides.
2. The student edition is consumable. How many years will we receive the consumable editions?
We will receive the consumables as long as we are implementing the Go Math program. Houghton Mifflin will ship new, updated consumables every year as to make sure we stay current.
Walk through these questions

24. Go Math! ORGANIZATION: Common Questions
3. Will our I Can Statements change?
Yes. They will change to the lesson objectives that are in the Go Math series. Although, they will not change drastically, as our current statements align with the Iowa Core. You will have access to the I Can Statements this Spring.
4. Will our assessments change?
We will be following the structure of the Go Math series and therefore the order of our current units will be changed. Currently, we have focus teams working to revise our current curriculum guides and assessments.
More information about both guides and assessments will be provided at the March, April, and May District PLC Meetings.
Walk through these questions

25. Go Math! Balanced Math

26. Go Math! BALANCED MATH
Go Math lessons are designed for an average of 60 minutes of instructional time.
We will continue to implement Daily Math Review and Mental Math into our daily math block.
Go Math presents a balance between conceptual understanding, application and procedural skill and fluency when called for in the Iowa Core.
Teacher Edition
It was important to choose a program that fit into our current Balanced Math Framework.
Go Math lessons are designed for an average of 60 minutes of instructional time. That allows us to continue to implement DMR and mental math daily.
Go Math presents a balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skill and application when called for.
This is an example of a lesson and how Go Math has indicated where you can find the different rigor levels. This is outlined in every lesson.

27. Go Math! Balanced Math common questions

28. Go Math! Balanced Math: Common Questions
How much time will be allocated to math daily next school year?
Each math block will be a minimum of 75 minutes.
Walk through these questions

29. Go Math! Lesson Design gradual release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.

30. Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Teacher Edition
The first part of the lesson is called ENGAGE.
This part of the lesson is meant to spark interest and start discussions around the concept. Sometimes ENGAGE will include a hands-on activity or a real world video. The ENGAGE part of the lesson is very short (1-2) minutes.

31. Whole Group Instruction
Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Whole Group Instruction
Teacher Edition
Student Edition
The second component in every lesson is called EXPLORE.
This is the whole group instruction component in every lesson.
Here is an example of an explore.
In Grade 2 they call it Listen and Draw or Listen and Model
Most times you will see this hands-on symbol which indicates that they will be using manipulatives or tools to help them.
This is the student consumable edition – so you are able to see how they are provided with the boxes to be able to place their counters. This will limit the amount of materials you are creating.

32. Guided Practice and Formative Assessment
Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Guided Practice and Formative Assessment
Teacher Edition
Student Edition
The third component of every lesson is called EXPLAIN.
This is the guided practice and formative assessment component in every lesson.
Here is an example of an explain component.
In grade 2 they call it Share and Show
This is the student consumable edition – so you are able to see how they are provided with the boxes to be able to place their counters and places where the students can practice writing their numbers. The teacher edition provides guiding questions the teacher can use to assist students.
Now I want you to notice on number there is a red check mark.
This is the formative assessment piece.
The teacher is going to be observing who is understanding the concept and who is not based on number 3 + 4
From that information the teacher will be allowed to pull a small Tier 1 group.

33. Small Group Instruction
Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Small Group Instruction
Teacher Edition
Student Edition
The fourth component in every lesson is called elaborate.
This is the differentiated instruction component in every lesson.
Here is an example of an elaborate component.
Based on the Share and Show Quick Check the teacher will know who needs a little more assistance. The teacher will pull up that Tier 1 group for a short small group session and can use many resources to assist the students further.
The students who do not need more assistance then will go on to the more practice piece.

34. Small Group Instruction
Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Small Group Instruction
Go Math provides many resources to meet students’ needs.
CLICK
Each lesson has a Grab and Go kit that provides independent activities, leveled readers and games for students to work on while the teacher is working with a small group.
It also provides hands-on activities for Tier 1 and Tier 2 groups, as well as, CLICK language support groups and enrichment groups.
There are also Blackline master supports to reteach and enrich.
And Strategic Intervention guides for both Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups.
And lastly teachers can personalize instruction for each student using some of the digital options which we will talk about in a few minutes.

35. Problem Solving and Application
Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Problem Solving and Application
Teacher Edition
The next component of Elaborate is the Problem Solving and Applications
CLICK
Every lesson has a problem solving part that teachers can use to do as a whole class or in collaborative groups.
We will discuss more on problem solving in a minute or two.
Student Edition

36. Go Math! LESSON DESIGN: Gradual Release Daily lessons are set up to support whole group, small group, and intervention.
Teacher Edition
The last component in a lesson is the Evaluation piece. This allows the teacher to get a feel for if the class was able to grasp the concept.
CLICK
Here is an example.

37. Go Math! Lesson Design common questions

38. Go Math! Lesson Design: Common Questions
Is it possible to fit all five components into a math block every day?
Yes. In the March, April, and May PLC Meetings, as well as, in Summer PD, more information will be provided into the timing of a math block.
It is important to remember that in the first year – lessons will take longer because the program is new.
2. Do I have to do one lesson per day?
Go Math designed each lesson for one day of instruction. Teachers will have flexibility to make lessons stretch over two days if students are in need of more instruction.
Walk through these questions

39. Go Math! Lesson Design: Common Questions
3. I do not have extra math support in my classroom. Will I be able to provide small group instruction to all my students?
Yes. More information to come on small group instruction. We will provide teachers with options on how small group instruction can look during the math block in order to meet all students’ needs.
4. What does this look like for ELL, SPED, Interventionists, GT, etc…
More information to come soon. We will be providing specific grade level and specialized trainings in June and August.
Walk through these questions

40. Go Math! Problem Solving

41. Go Math! PROBLEM SOLVING
Students will be PROBLEM SOLVING daily with Go Math.

42. Go Math! PROBLEM SOLVING
Each Chapter has a Problem Solving Lesson that guides the students through learning a problem solving strategy.

43. Go Math! PROBLEM SOLVING
Go Math has aligned their lessons with the work of CGI.

44. Go Math! technology

45. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.

46. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.

47. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.

48. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.

49. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.

50. Go Math! TECHNOLOGY Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Interactive Whiteboard Lessons
Provides rich and engaging learning experiences.
Encourages active participation throughout the lesson.
Available for every lesson.

51. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.
iTools
Solve problems with interactive digital manipulatives.
Model and explore math lesson concepts.

52. Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Go Math! TECHNOLOGY
Go Math is rich with technology resources.
Mega Math
Provides additional lesson practice with engaging activities that include audio animation.

53. Go Math! Technology common questions

54. Go Math! Technology: Common Questions
1. The technology looks great – but I do not have access to much technology in my classroom. Will our district provide us with more technology for Go Math?
If teachers are expected to implement components of the Go Math technology, the professional development and devices will be provided. More information to come.
2. Will we still have access to Fastt Math?
Yes. The expectation will remain: All students will complete 10 minutes of Fastt Math 3+ times per week.
3. How will we access the technology for Go Math?
All Go Math resources will be available to teachers on Think Central.
Walk through these questions

55. Go Math! common questions

56. Go Math! Technology: Common Questions
1. Will teachers be able to preview the Go Math materials before the end of the school year?
Yes! Teachers will receive a copy of the 2015 Go Math Chapter One Teacher Edition for their grade level at the next District PLC Meeting on March 5th.
2. Is there going to be formal training for Go Math and curriculum guides?
Yes. We will spend the remaining PLC sessions this school year focusing on Go Math. There will be 14 half day sessions offered in June and August in which teachers will be compensated for attending. More information on dates to come.
Walk through these questions

57. Go Math! Technology: Common Questions
3. When will we actually receive our materials? What about Continuous Calendar Schools?
We are continuing to work with Houghton Mifflin on the timeline. We will keep you informed as we learn more. We do have plans in place to start the school year off on the right step for students in ALL schools. More information to come.
4. What do we do with our old math materials?
Materials will be collected, similar to the literacy adoption, starting in October of 2014.
Walk through these questions

58. Elementary Math Materials Upgrade
More Information Coming Soon…
The March 5th PLC Meeting will continue the focus on the implementation plan for Go Math.
Chapter One Teacher Edition
Designing your Instructional Day – Math Block
Grade Level Planning and Curriculum Guide Format

59. 2nd Grade Science Unit 5: Insects

60. Unit Outline
6 weeks in length to correspond with literacy unit 5 (120 minutes/week)
I Can Statements (student outcomes for the unit)
I can observe and describe the insects that go through complete metamorphosis (butterfly).
I can explain how complete metamorphosis and simple metamorphosis are different.
I can relate the needs of insects (air, water, food, and space) to their habitat.
I can observe and record the behaviors of insects at different stages of their lifecycle.
I can identify the 3 parts of an insect’s body (head, thorax, abdomen).

61. Resources Foss Kit Insects, Investigations 1,3,5
Lots of other online resources listed on curriculum guide
DMPS science website at
Contact Kim O’Donnell if you need any support

62. Other Ideas For Teaching Insects
Have the students create a picture book about the lifecycle of an insect to share with the class or an adult. Some common insects they could choose include: grasshopper, butterfly, mosquito, dragonfly, house fly
The students can create a “bug diary” to record/draw all of the insects they see on a nature walk around the school or their neighborhood.
Create a “Wanted” poster on an insect considered a pest by humans.
Discuss and create a T-chart of the pros and cons of different kinds of insects in our environment.
Invite an entomologist (bug expert) to come in and talk with students. (Polk County Conservation would be able to help you locate a person)
Investigate the role of insects in food chains. What other species do they support? How do they assist in agriculture (bees)?

63. Collaboration Time!
Form small groups (3-4) and discuss how you plan to teach Insects to your students and integrate science concepts with literacy and math.
Add your lesson ideas to the Insects page on the elementary science wiki! (you’ll need to become a member to add to the page if you are not already.)

64. Exit Slip

65. Exit Slip
Use a notecard on your table to complete one of the following sentence starters:
I am excited about…
Something I find challenging…
I would like more information about…
I really enjoyed…