2. Dayton Oaks Elementary School Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program Mrs. Joy Mangiulli Mrs. Sonya Billey

3. Islands of Imagination 2014- 2015

4. The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program is to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students.

5. G/T Mathematics Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by two years Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher ( 1 hour 15 minutes/day)

6. G/T Mathematics Extension of the Common Core curriculum to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7 th grade No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity Emphasis on advanced level problem solving Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving Students are assessed using math quizzes, performance tasks, and class participation

7. Core Curriculum 4 th Grade Domains: –Operations and Algebraic Thinking –Numbers and Operations in Base 10 –Numbers and Operations – Fractions –Geometry 5 th Grade Domains: –Number Systems –Ratios and Proportional Relationships –Expressions and Equations –Geometry –Statistics and Probability

8. GT Math Curriculum based not text book based The text book is used as one of many resources. Parents may wish to purchase for at home use: A Mathematics Handbook: Math on Call ISBN 0-669-45770-1

9. GT Grading Policy Dayton Oaks Elementary School Math Concepts Grade 100% Selected classwork assignments will be collected and graded. Discussions Projects Quizzes Performance tasks Process Grade (Problem Solving) 100% Class investigations Performance tasks Quizzes Group activities Discussions Written Assignments Informal assessment is gathered observing classroom discussion and evaluating written responses. Homework Completion Graded as a Learning Behavior Work is available for ongoing review in the student’s math class binder.

10. Homework Expectations Daily Weekly Olympiads Not graded, reflected in effort grade Purpose is to practice learned skills and problem solving 30 minute rule- no penalty with signature/note Students are responsible for homework even when absent but may have an equal number of days as the absence to complete the assignment, as per school policy. Homework completion is assessed as part of the learning behaviors.

11. How do I study for a math test? Direct Classroom Instruction (study skills) Classroom Review Review of the materials in the binder Parent Update Sheets

12. The Math Olympiads Program Goals * To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics * To introduce important Mathematical concepts * To teach major strategies for problem solving * To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems * To strengthen Mathematical intuition * To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity * To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges www.moems.org Five Monthly Contests for our 4th and 5th graders from November to March November 18 is the first contest!!!

13. Math Olympiad Contest 2013-2014 Students did extremely well in this contest Dayton Oaks was recognized with a High Achievement Award and a High Five Award. Many of our students scored in the top 10% Globally.

14. Math Communication Binders E-mail Parent Update Sheets Quizzes Open door policy Conferences

15. G/T Parent Academies Workshops designed to provide information about the needs of the gifted child For all interested parents and community members 5 academies offered this year from October through April Held from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Hammond High School in Columbia First Academy for this year is October 15, 2014 Overview of the GT Program; School GT Representative Meeting GTAdvisoryHCPSS@earthlink.netGTAdvisoryHCPSS@earthlink.net or 410-313-6800

16. For additional information HCPSS G/T brochure & website www.hcpss.org/gtp National Association of Gifted Children website www.nagc.org GT Resource Teachers E-mail sonya_billey@hcpss.org joy_mangiulli@hcpss.org Dayton Oaks GT Website http://doesgt.weebly.com

17. Encouraging Mathematicians! The pupil who is never required to do what he cannot do never does what he can do. John Stuart Mills Our mathematicians will experience: FrustrationExhilaration JoyDisappointment PrideChallenge DoubtSuccess

21. Questions???