Sponsored by the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics

1. Common Core State Standards local workshops: Workshop 1 Fall 2011 Sponsored by the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics

2. Welcome! • Thank you for being here and for your professionalism! • Our purpose today: Begin learning and preparation for the transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • Agenda: Focus on two clusters in each grade band and on recommended additional resources from ODE and national organizations • If you have questions, please ask!

3. The CCSS in mathematics • The CCSS are a collaboratively developed core set of academic standards in mathematics and English language arts • Work was initiated by the National Governors’ Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers and led by Achieve • Reflects NCTM “An Agenda For Action” (1980), NCTM Standards and Focal Points, TIMSS findings, Adding It Up (2001), international studies of curricula, research on student thinking • 44 states and 2 territories have adopted the CCSS (Ohio in June 2010) • The CCSS will affect up to 43.5 million students (87% of the student population) • CCSS promote equal access to an excellent education

4. Characteristics • Fewer, clearer, and higher • Aligned with college and career expectations • Internationally benchmarked • Include rigorous content and application of higher-order skills • Evidence- and/or research-based • Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards • Promote collaboration among states for instruction, resources, assessment, and professional development

5. Standards for Mathematical Practice • Make sense of problems and persevere in 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.

6. Why not jump in now? • The CCSS and the OACS have some things in common and some major differences, which require time for thoughtful planning and implementation • National organizations are working on interpretation of CCSS and resources for implementation with fidelity • Ohio Model Curriculum is in development, and some is online now at ODE • Choose resources and professional development carefully – we have time

7. Preparation for New Educational System: Tasks for Districts

8. 2011-2012 Tasks for Teachers • Become familiar with the CCSS documents and how they align with or differ from the OACS • Start to explore the Model Curriculum (ODE website) • Participate in groups to develop a richer understanding of the CCSS • Start working to enact the Standards for Mathematical Practice now

9. Assessment • State assessments based on the CCSS will be implemented in 2015 (field tests in 2014) • Formative, classroom-based assessment reflecting the Standards for Mathematical Practice will support students’ learning under the OACS and the CCSS • Ohio has joined two multi-state consortia to collaborate on possible assessment systems

10. Assessment consortia Both PARCC & SMARTER Balanced consortia have: • On-line testing • Interim and summative components • Item Types • Multiple choice • Extended response • Technology-enhanced • Performance assessments • High school tests: End-of-course or End-of-year • Rapid reporting system to inform instruction • Teachers involved in developing and scoring tests

11. Facilitators today • K-2: • 3-5: • 6-8: • 9-12: • Also on planning committee: • Thanks to

12. Local coordinators (points of contact) • Toledo: Karma Vince • Cleveland: Annemarie Newhouse (GCCTM) • Youngstown: Heather Wukelich (EOCTM) • Akron: Steve Miller (GAMES) • West: Carl Jones • Dayton: Jan Herrelko (with WSUACTM) • Columbus: Jodie Bailey • Cambridge: Teri Zachariah (MACTM) • Cincinnati: Margie Coleman and Christina Sherman (with GCCTM) • South: Ginny Hamilton • Athens: Kevin Dael

13. Local workshops • Workshop 1 (Fall: Sept, Oct, or Nov) – First two clusters explored through lessons and “unpacking” standards, online resources shared • Workshop 2 (Winter: Dec, Jan, or Feb) – Second two clusters explored through lessons and “unpacking” standards, online resources shared • Workshop 3 (Spring: March or April) – Focus on plans for curriculum mapping and assessment (formative, summative, and standardized)

14. Helpful resources (online) • ODE resources on the website (including the Model Curriculum and Learning Progressions) – search for “Mathematics” from the homepage • ODE Powerpoints with sound (to be developed; will be intros to aspects of the CCSS for school leaders; each will be a few minutes long) • Inside Mathematics – provides examples of tasks as seen in actual classrooms (online) • Diane Briars’ article in the recent NCSM newsletter, highlighting much activity around the CCSS-M • CCSS-Mathematics Resources from the Michigan CTM website • Article by Richard Hake (Indiana Univ.) about why science education needs to change • A great book by Jo Boaler: What’s Math Got To Do With It? (not CCSS-specific, but an excellent book!)

15. OCTM and you • State conference: Toledo (October 13-14, 2011) Columbus (October 18-19, 2012) • Professional networking through Special Interest Groups • Local events like these CCSS workshops • Emerging Leaders Conference for novice/pre-service teachers • State mathematics contest for students • Scholarships for college students, awards for teachers • Publications: Peer-reviewed journal, newsletter, website • Visit http://www.ohioctm.org to learn more and to join!

16. Enjoy the workshop! Collaboration and preparation will lead to a more effective transition for educators and deeper learning for our students.