GRADE 2, COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS
March 6, 2012
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
11/46 Smartboards
46/46 Elmos
13/46 Connection from Computer to Projector
GOALCords to Connect
YOUR THOUGHTS?Alignment to CCSSStrong ExplanationsEase of UseQuality AssessmentsTechnology &
InteractivityOpportunity for
Deeper Learning Instructional and
Practice ExercisesAccessible to All
GOMATH! FEEDBACK…
Aligned (Matt Larson) Strong Explanations Problem Solving Rigor Online Assessments Animated Models Manipulation, Visual,
Abstract RTI Soar to Success Mega Math and iTools Variety of Resources Opportunity to Reflect and
Go Beyond! Customer Service
Ease of Use Traditional Too Much Paperwork
GREAT Concerns
FOOD AND FUN WITH GOMATH!
Wednesday, April 4
5:00 p.m.
Location TBD!
ENVISION FEEDBACK
Alignment ConcernsDifficulty Navigating On-LineCustomer ServiceSubtraction QuestionsPilots Jumped ShipGood Graphics
PRODUCTS RULED OUT Every Day Math
Math in Focus, Singapore Approach
Math Expressions
Not Aligned – added CCSS, spiraling…
Good strategies, not appealing to our students
Extreme Problem Solving, GREAT amount of PD needed to support
OFF THE PRESS IN JANUARY
MyMath, McGraw-Hill
Loved it at first, extremely easy to use….. Increasingly more concerned about depth and presentation of content - especially @ higher grade levels, questionable if it’s a re-make of their previous product. Pass Around for Viewing!
OUT OF THE BOXTHINKING!
WISE WEDNESDAY!March 21, 2012 @4 p.m.Follow-Up with RepresentativeOpportunity to Explore & Ask Questions
Location to be Determined!Sign-up or e-mail if interested in more information in the meantime!
TIMELINE FOR MATERIALS
Decision by End of April!
PACING ACHIEVEMENT RECORD
Drafts On-LineFluid!Links to Model
Curriculum & Organized by Product
Austerity – Copies @ End of School Year
Draft in PacketCorrelated to Go
Math and My Math
Need Feedback Proposal in MaySubmit to Power
School in June
Pacing Achievement Record
PROGRESS MONITORING
STREAMLINED!
Not in Addition To but PART OF….
Easy Data with Time spent on TEACHING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Request: Minimum of 2 Half
Days All Regular and
Special Education Teachers
CLOSING GOALS! VERY BEST Possible Product for OUR children….
On-going progress monitoring which provides valuable instructional information
Tool to best communicate student learning to our
parents
Meaningful and Continued Professional Development
