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Quad-District Meeting

Middle School Math Program Recommendation

+Another look at assessment?

+Other factors?

Solve complex multi-step problems

independently using the most

efficient method.

Mathematical Practice Standards

(CCSS)

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Rationale and Program Implementation

6th and 7th grade (2013-14)8th grade (2014-15)

Connected Math 3

+Rationale for Connected Math 3

Pedagogical Structure (Investigation)

1. Launch

2. Explore

3. Summarize

In-School and At-Home

4. Application

5. Connection

6. Extension

+Rationale for Connected Math 3

Sixth Grade Correlation

Quad Curricular Framework CM3 Units

Ratios and Proportions Comparing Bits and Pieces (II)

Fractions and Operations Let’s Be Rational (III)

Whole Numbers and Decimal Operations Decimal Operations (V)

Area, Volume, and Surface Area Covering and Surrounding (IV)

Equations and Expressions Variables and Patterns (VII)

Integers Prime Time (I)

Inequalities Variables and Patterns (VII)

Statistics and Probability Data About Us (VI)

+Rationale for Connected Math 3

“Opportunities to construct

mathematical arguments and to critique other

students solutions’ and strategies”

“…translate a problem situation in an expression or equation and manipulate the equation to find a solution, to ‘decontextualize’”

+Rationale for Connected Math 3

Students ask higher order questions without prompting.

Stronger and more enduring conceptual understanding.

Connections are drawn through real-life contextualization and inquiry.

Students demonstrate high levels of motivation and interest in mathematics across ability levels.

Academic performance and mastery of mathematical skills is maintained and increases over time.

“Tons of inquiry”

“Student-centered”

“Immediate feedback available”

“Targets various learning levels”

“Many open-ended questions”

“Looks like PARCC”

“Tons of online resources”

“Many problems available for practice”

School Visits and Consultations Teacher Input

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Connected Math 3 Implementation Plan

+Connected Math 3 Implementation

PlanOverview

6th and 7th grade (2013-14): maintain current course/placement structure

8th grade (2014-15): make decisions about course/placement structure by December, 2013.

Staff Development

February, 13: Launch with teachers and administrators (focus on Practice Standards and Assessment)

Summer, 13: 4 days of curriculum development with Nancy Schultz

Sept – June, 13-14: 5 days of staff development with Nancy Schultz (grades 6 & 7); 2 days of staff development with Nancy Schultz (grades 8 & 9)

Budget

~$85.00 per student

Includes print unit investigations, online materials, supplemental teacher resources