Common Core Math and CPM

Common Core Math and CPM

What is the Common Core?

Process Standards

8 Mathematical Practices

Insight as to what teaching and learning

should look like and sound like.

Difference: from 3 sentences to 3

pages

Content Standards

Grade/content specific

What content will be taught at each grade level or subject area.

Difference: heavier on

algebra; less on basic skills

What are the benefits of the CCSS?

• Consistency across states

• Accurate comparisons

• Level playing fields

Facts vs. MythsMyth:The math standards don't address algebra until high school.

Fact:• Infused in 7th and 8th grade• Basics of Algebra begin in

Elementary

Facts vs. MythsMyth: The curriculum is being “dumbed down”. Many skills that are currently being taught in lower grades are now not going to be taught until middle and high school.

Fact:• 4th through 8th grade = similar• Repetition (fractions)• Building up 7th and 8th

Facts vs. MythsMyth:Teachers don’t teach, students are expected to teach themselves in groups.

Fact:• Student driven through questioning• More than one way• Notes and direct instruction

Why CPM?College Preparatory Mathematics

Textbook Adoption Process

• Alignment to math practices

• Alignment to content

• Pilot with students

Benefits of ACT

Traditional Math vs. CPM

Traditional Math vs. CPM

Common Questions

• What will a typical day look like?

• What will tests look like?

• How will things be graded?

*Chapter 1 is all about team building

surrounding math review.

What the Textbook Looks Like

What kind of support is there?• Teacher training

• www.cpm.org• Parent guides (free to print)• Homework help

District Level Support• Additional materials for practice• Monthly newsletter updates• Back to School Nights• Video taping lessons• Ongoing Community Meetings

Websites from the sources

Mississippi Department of Educationhttp://fyt.mde.k12.ms.us/subscribe/subscribe_curriculum.html

PARCChttp://www.parcconline.org

Crosswalk between MS and the CCSShttp://louisville.k12.ms.us/curriculum/CCSS/CCSSMathTG.pdf

Video of CCSS math developmenthttp://www.youtube.com/watche?v=dnjbwJdcPjECD7F4C7DE7CB3D2E6&index=1

Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Child

Do…• Ask questions

• Stay informed

• Communicate often (Remind 101)

• Work together for the benefit of our students

• Provide feedback on how we can improve

Don’t…• Make

assumptions

• Wait until the end of the year/semester to bring about concerns

• Talk negatively in front of students

Michelle Corbin or Chereda Daughertymichelle.corbin@dcsms.org/901.238.8828

chereda.daugherty@dcsms.org/901.238.7298

(662)449-7157 office