math in the pyp
TRANSCRIPT
March 27th, 2014
Presented by David Gerber and Megan Brazil
Does GWA-Dubai have a Math curriculum?
Why don’t our kids work on Math?
Is GWA math’s programme as rigorous as other math programmes?
Is my child going to manage if I move them to another school system?
Our goals for Math in the PYP is for student to understand that math is:
1. A vehicle to support inquiry
2. A global language through which we make sense of the world
3. A way of thinking, as opposed to seeing it as a series of facts and equations to be memorized.
4. A tool for describing, analyzing and solving problems in our world
Our curriculum is referred to as our Math Scope & Sequence document.
A variety of textbooks and resources help teachers to plan, teach and assess against outcomes from the Scope & Sequence document.
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.
MAP testing is our external validation
Assessment
Understanding a child’s math level
Targeted Learning
Reflection
Assessment
PYP Scope and Sequence, Australian, British and US math curricula
Triangulated with supporting resources Growing with Maths
Investigations
Everyday Maths
Abacus Maths
Scott Foresman Maths
Whole group conceptual focus (Example: What is the difference?)
Small group focused instruction (Example: Connected to the conceptual understanding) Small group independent practice/consolidation (with
one group working with the teacher)
Feedback throughout that enables students to make adjustments to their learning
Informal assessment – observations, notes, student self-reflection at the end of lesson
Student goals
Interactive walls
Portfolio additions
How much have they learned
Formal
Informal
Triangulating with External Assessments Measure of Academic Progress (MAP®)
Total International School Assessments-422,895
248 schools located in 94 countries
Mathematics-140,674 students tested
MAP results
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