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Explore the process of reviewing and adopting K-5 math resources aligned with Common Core State Standards, including analysis tools, curriculum guides, and online curriculums like Engage NY. Understand the reasons for postponing full adoption and gather feedback on current options like McGraw Hill My Math and Houghton Mifflin Go Math. Recommendations include differentiation, assessments, technology integration, and cost-effective solutions. Prepare for implementation with teacher training, online access, and professional development. Future steps involve ongoing material review and feedback collection for continuous improvement.
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Elementary MathResource Purchase June 10, 2014
Timeline • 2012-13 • Begin textbook review • Delay until 2013-14 school year • 2013-14 • Continue review of textbooks • Review textbook analysis tools • Recommend “consumable” one year option • Postpone full adoption until after 2014-15
Where we are now…. 2013-14 K-5 Math Instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards • Based on curriculum guides developed during the 2013 summer • Current Everyday Math (2004) • Engage NY, Georgia and other Race to the Top online curriculums
Why postpone full adoption? • Limited selection of math textbooks that were completely redesigned after the release of the CCSS • Time required to do a full textbook evaluation using the above mentioned tools • Confidence of teachers in feeling fully able to assess textbooks based on limited experience using the newly developed Common Core Standards
Materials reviewed • McGraw Hill – My Math (2013) • Houghton Mifflin – Go Math (2012) • Eureka Math (online version of Engage New York) (2014)
Collect feedback • Differentiation • Assessment tools (both formative and summative) • Activities that promote student inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, problem solving and sense-making • Balance of skill development, conceptual understanding and mathematics processes • Technology integration • Homework aligned with CCSS • Ease of use of the program
Recommendation of • Teacher manual clear and concise • Differentiated resources for support and enrichment • Supplemental resources for instruction (videos, student tutorials) • Student materials allow for content and practice • Pre-tests and post-tests • Parent communication tools • Electronic textbook that is fully functional on the iPad • Cost-effective resource for one year
Immediate Next Steps • After board approval, teachers will be granted online access to teacher and student materials • Online webinars will be available for teachers • June/July – teachers to review 2013/14 resources with My Math for integration • Mid-July – materials delivered to buildings • August Institute Day – Professional Development for all K-5 teachers
Future recommendations • Assemble committee to continue review of math materials • Collect feedback on My Math materials • Continue to focus professional development on math content and practices