introduction to the continua at gwa
TRANSCRIPT
May 4th, 2015
Presented by David Gerber, Awhina Houpapa, Courtney Vintch
To give a brief background of what inspired the development of our curriculum
To review the process of how our continua were developed
To introduce the curriculum goals for each of the grade levels
Our goals for Math and Literacy in the PYP is for students to understand that the
development of skills are:
1. A vehicle to support inquiry
2. A way for students to make sense of the world
3. A tool for describing, analyzing and solving problems in our world
Our curriculum is articulated as a developmental continuum of skills document.
A variety of textbooks and resources help teachers to plan, teach and assess against outcomes from the continua documents.
The PYP emphasizes that teachers use a range and balance of teaching strategies, resources and assessment tools to create engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences for students.
PYP Scope and Sequence, Australian, British, New Zealand and US math curricula
With supporting resources Growing with Maths PM Reading and Writing resources Investigations in Maths A-Z Reading Everyday Maths Abacus Maths Scott Foresman Maths Maths on Target
Assessment
Understanding a child’s level
Targeted Learning
Assessment
Reflection
WHY? New
Simplified (clarity of skills)
Aligned with MYP
More parent and student friendly
How much have they learned
Formal
Informal
Triangulating with External Assessments Measure of Academic Progress (MAP®)
Assessment
Understanding a child’s level
Targeted Learning
Assessment
Reflection
GRADE 1 COMMON CORE-USASolve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
Year 2 The Australian Curriculum Solve simple addition and subtractionproblems using a range of efficient mentaland written strategies
Grade 1 GWA Curriculum N4.1b Model addition and subtraction using manipulatives up to 20
WITH AUTOMATICITYN5.1a Completes single digit addition and subtraction calculations using a variety of strategies (counting on, number line, 100 chart)N5.1b Recall and use addition and number facts to 10