1. Elementary Math Parent Workshop
How to Support Your Child with Common Core Mathematics

2. Gail Calhoun Jennifer Vargas INTRODUCTIONS SGUSD Teacher Specialist
BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment)
English Learner Programs
SGUSD Teacher Specialist
K-12 Math
SGUSD G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education) Coordinator

3. What’s Cooking in the Common Core?

4. From the California State PTA
California PTA Common Core Overview
Parent Guide to Student Success by Grade Level
Translations available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic
See flyer provided for website
California PTA Common Core

5. The Essence of Math and the Common Core
Develop a deep understanding
Engage in real world problem solving
Encourage grit and persistence
Acknowledge alternate solutions and processes
Promote Habits of Mind for future success
The basis for these goals are the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
The Standards span all grade levels and provide a shared framework and mathematical process.

6. Standards for Mathematical Practice: NCTM and the Hunt Institute
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7. The 4 C’s of the Common Core embedded in math education

8. Parents Supporting Math Learning
From the California Mathematics Council:
Make math a part of your family’s life
Always talk about math in positive ways
Know what your child is studying in math
California Mathematics Council Family Resources

9. Parents: Supporting Math Learning from NCTM & The Hunt Institute
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10. SGUSD My Math Homework Tips
Be the “ the Guide from the Side” and not “the Sage on the Stage.”
Let your child “show, share and express” the process learned in class to you. It may differ from your time as a student.
Do not feel that you need to re-teach your child.
Homework is an opportunity to practice skills introduced or reviewed in class each day.
Is your child stuck? Encourage him/her to show you where help can be found on-line. Let your child be the problem solver.
These resources will be shared at the end of our presentation.

11. New SGUSD Elementary Math Curriculum in 2015-16
McGraw Hill – My Math
On-Line Program: ConnectED account for student access at school and home
Your child will receive a Username and Password from their teacher. Please be patient as we finalize class rosters to establish these accounts.

12. Handout Provided!

15. My Math Student On-Line Edition
Let’s explore the Student On-Line Edition
Note that your student will not have home access to the on-line edition without a username or password.
The slides that follow are screen shots of some features you may wish your child to explore at home

16. Student eBook Features

17. Go to menu. Select Resources.

18. Many resources from which you may choose!

19. eHelp!

20. On-Line Resources

21. Websites My Math ConnectEd connected.mcgraw-hill.com
SGUSD Math Resources for Students SGUSD Math Resources for Students
California Department of Education: Mathematics Resources for Parents and Guardians.
California State PTA: Common Core- The Future Belongs to Your Child. areas/education/common-core/

22. Questions, Comments, Clarifications?
Thank you for your time and interest! Your Principal will post this presentation on your school website.