1. Mathematics Toolboxes Designed by Michigan teachers for Michigan students

2. Mathematics Overview Two Toolboxes for grades 2 through 7 Toolbox #1 for beginning of the yearToolbox #1 for beginning of the year Toolbox #2 for the middle of the yearToolbox #2 for the middle of the year

3. Toolbox #1 Used to help teachers help students perform more successfully on the MEAP assessmentUsed to help teachers help students perform more successfully on the MEAP assessment Used 15 days before the MEAP testUsed 15 days before the MEAP test GLCE are representative of the previous grade levelGLCE are representative of the previous grade level Ex: Grade 3 content is grade 2 GLCEEx: Grade 3 content is grade 2 GLCE

4. Toolbox #1 Contents Fifteen days of assessments of each GLCEFifteen days of assessments of each GLCE Multiple choice Multiple choice Short tasks Short tasks Long tasks Long tasks

5. Toolbox #1 Provides effective strategies:Provides effective strategies: Understand, Plan, SolveUnderstand, Plan, Solve Ten Best PracticesTen Best Practices Delivery of a lessonDelivery of a lesson Provides tools for teachers List of teaching materials Blackline masters Grade level record keeping checklist Contains Student Journal from long tasks

6. Toolbox #1 Day-by-day Instructional PlansDay-by-day Instructional Plans GLCE alignmentGLCE alignment Materials neededMaterials needed Suggested literatureSuggested literature Suggested vocabularySuggested vocabulary Instructional suggestionsInstructional suggestions

7. Toolbox #2 They are used as needed during the school yearThey are used as needed during the school year Developed to teach the current year’s GLCEsDeveloped to teach the current year’s GLCEs Designed to assist with improving student performance as the result of the MEAP testDesigned to assist with improving student performance as the result of the MEAP test For use in grades 2 through 7For use in grades 2 through 7

8. Toolbox #2 Used to inform previous grade ANDUsed to inform previous grade AND Used to inform current gradeUsed to inform current grade Dual Purpose

9. Toolbox #2 Format Each lesson is Organized by topicsOrganized by topics Ex: Add and Subtract Fractions Application activity/gameApplication activity/game Evidence of LearningEvidence of Learning Non-routine problemNon-routine problem For Struggling Students SectionFor Struggling Students SectionInterventions

10. Toolbox #2 Teacher Tools Blackline masters linked to the lessonBlackline masters linked to the lesson Video and pictures linked to the lessonVideo and pictures linked to the lesson Journal prompts and rubricsJournal prompts and rubrics Example of how to use student responsesExample of how to use student responses Student Journal from the Non-routine tasksStudent Journal from the Non-routine tasks

11. Mathematics Toolboxes help teachers focus instruction Toolbox #1 reviews and practices GLCEs tested on the MEAPToolbox #1 reviews and practices GLCEs tested on the MEAP Toolbox #2 is a remediation to address weak areasToolbox #2 is a remediation to address weak areas Results inform:Results inform: Curricular decisionsCurricular decisions Material selectionMaterial selection Professional developmentProfessional development

12. Toolbox #3 Use in Grade 2 at the end of the school yearUse in Grade 2 at the end of the school year Reviews core GLCEsReviews core GLCEs Practice assessmentsPractice assessments Multiple choice Short tasks Long tasks

13. Sample Year Toolbox #1 Mathematics Assessment Practice Tasks First 12 or 20 days of school (Grades 3-7) Toolbox benefits –Informs current year teachers about prior grade’s content before the MEAP test –Informs instruction needed during 10-day MEAP window Toolbox #2 Mathematics Remediation For the middle of the school year (Grades 3-8) Toolbox benefits –Provides support for what to do next –Struggling Student Section offers additional activities for the student who may need tutoring –May be used only as needed and not in a particular sequence

14. St. Clair County RESA Toolboxes Designed to motivate students and inspire teachers and inspire teachers For additional information please contact: Sue Hadden St. Clair County RESA 499 Range Road, Marysville, MI 48040 Phone: 810-364-8990 ext. 293