Welcome to Math Information Night

How did this process begin?

• Common Core• 45 states, D.C., four territories, and DOD Ed.

• Areas of growth related to Common Core in Marblehead

• Curriculum• Math Programs

Process..

• Two committees – Curriculum and Adoption– Involved 65 total teachers from PreK – 12

• Math Curriculum Committee• Charged with updating curriculum to meet Common

Core Developed a new Prek-12 math curriculum» Power Standards» “I can do” statements

Process (con’t)• Math Adoption Committee– Charged with identifying the best delivery system

(textbooks) for the new curriculum• Had eight different vendors present their products• Conducted site visits and interviews of teachers currently

using these programs• Piloted a few lessons• Prioritized math programs that incorporated Common Core,

met new math curriculum, and included a 6-8 component• Why 6 – 8?

» Abstract nature of middle-level mathematics» Current research

Decision….

Big Ideas Mathematics– Why?• Well-written• Incorporated Common Core• Good mix of experiential and pragmatic approaches• Matched current curriculum

– Accelerated 7th grade curriculum

• Good resources– Teachers, parents, and students

Welcome to Parent Night

Helps students understand

Provides support at school and at home

Real Life Application

Conceptual Understanding

Procedural Fluency

Rigor and Balance

The Number System –Approximate Real Numbers; Perform Real Number Operations

Expressions and Equations –Use Radicals and Integer Exponents; Connect Proportional Relationships and Lines; Solve Systems of Linear Equations

Functions –Define, Evaluate, and Compare Functions; Model Relationships

Geometry –Understand Congruence and Similarity; Apply the Pythagorean Theorem; Apply Volume Formulas

Statistics and Probability –Analyze Bivariate Data

Ratios and Proportional Relationships –Analyze Proportional Relationships

The Number System –Perform Rational Number Operations

Expressions and Equations –Generate Equivalent Expression; Solve Problems Using Linear Equations and Inequalities

Geometry –Understand Geometric Relationships; Solve Problems Involving Angles, Surface Area, and Volume

Statistics and Probability –Analyze and Compare Populations; Find Probabilities of Events

Ratios and Proportional Relationships –Understand Ratio Concepts; Use Ratio Reasoning

The Number System –Perform Fraction and Decimal Operations; Understand Rational Numbers

Expressions and Equations –Write, Interpret, and Use Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Geometry –Solve Problems Involving Area, Surface Area, and Volume

Statistics and Probability –Summarize and Describe Distributions; Understand Variability

Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8

Course 2Big Ideas Math

Common Core State Standards

•Make sense of problems & persevere when solving them

•Reason abstractly and quantitatively

•Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

•Model with mathematics

•Use appropriate tools strategically

•Attend to precision

•Look for and make use of structure

•Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Focuses on the Mathematical Practices

7.G.2 DOK 3

DOK 2, 3

Online Practice Tests and Quizzes

Together we can have the BEST year ever!