P.R.I.M.E.S.Program of Rigorous Integrated Mathematics for

Elementary Students

Joe Roicki – Elementary Math Specialist

Welcome!

• Explain what the PRIMES program is

• Outline the variety of course pathways students may choose

• Help parents make informed decisions about their students’ educational future in mathematics

What is P.R.I.M.E.S.?

Rigorous Instruction

Integrated Instruction

Increased Application

Accelerated Pace

What does P.R.I.M.E.S. expect?

PRIMES 4

ALL Grade 4

½ Grade 5

To whom is P.R.I.M.E.S. offered?

• Advanced courses are open for enrollment to any student who desires to self-select a more rigorous and challenging curriculum.

• Schools typically identify potential students who score well on standardized tests

• Teachers may also recommend students with strong work ethic, self-motivation, and demonstrating high levels of achievement* in previous mathematics classes

Learning Math in the 21st CenturyRedefining “High Achievement”

What it is Not What it is• Getting right

answers easily• Just knowing the

“how” of computation

• Following steps or procedures successfully

• Problem solving• Critical thinking &

Reasoning• Communication &

Argumentation• Fluency with multiple

representations• Patterns & Relationships

Where does P.R.I.M.E.S. lead?Middle School

How do the Mathematics Florida Standards Affect the P.R.I.M.E.S. Program?

• College and Career Readiness Standards – Require ALL students to have access to a focused, coherent, and rigorous mathematics education

• Differences among course paths will vary depending on content standards to be addressed

• Learning with understanding is still the priority – there will be concepts and processes taught during the PRIMES courses that will not be expected on the end of grade assessment

Thank You for Coming!

• Next Steps:• If you are interested in the P.R.I.M.E.S. program for

your student, set up a conference with his or her classroom teacher.

• Consider past math achievement, self-motivation, test scores, and teacher recommendation.

• Questions?