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Enhancing Middle School Math: Connected Math 3 Implementation and Assessment Strategies

This recommendation outlines the Connected Math 3 program for 6th to 8th grades, emphasizing the importance of independent problem-solving and efficient methods. The program fosters a student-centered approach that promotes inquiry, real-life contextualization, and the ability to construct and critique mathematical arguments. Key features include a structured investigation framework, immediate feedback, and a comprehensive implementation plan involving staff development and resource allocation. The goal is to maintain and increase mathematical mastery while ensuring high engagement levels amongst students.

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Enhancing Middle School Math: Connected Math 3 Implementation and Assessment Strategies

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  1. Quad-District Meeting Middle School Math Program Recommendation

  2. Another look at assessment?

  3. Other factors? Mathematical Practice Standards (CCSS) Solve complex multi-step problems independently using the most efficient method.

  4. Connected Math 3 Rationale and Program Implementation 6th and 7th grade (2013-14) 8th grade (2014-15)

  5. Rationale for Connected Math 3 Pedagogical Structure (Investigation) • Launch • Explore • Summarize In-School and At-Home • Application • Connection • Extension

  6. Rationale for Connected Math 3

  7. Rationale for Connected Math 3 “Opportunities to construct mathematical arguments and to critique other students solutions’ and strategies” “…translate a problem situation in an expression or equation and manipulate the equation to find a solution, to ‘decontextualize’”

  8. Rationale for Connected Math 3 School Visits and Consultations Teacher Input • Students ask higher order questions without prompting. • Stronger and more enduring conceptual understanding. • Connections are drawn through real-life contextualization and inquiry. • Students demonstrate high levels of motivation and interest in mathematics across ability levels. • Academic performance and mastery of mathematical skills is maintained and increases over time. “Tons of inquiry” “Student-centered” “Immediate feedback available” “Targets various learning levels” “Many open-ended questions” “Looks like PARCC” “Tons of online resources” “Many problems available for practice”

  9. Connected Math 3 Implementation Plan

  10. Connected Math 3 Implementation Plan Overview • 6th and 7th grade (2013-14): maintain current course/placement structure • 8th grade (2014-15): make decisions about course/placement structure by December, 2013. Staff Development February, 13: Launch with teachers and administrators (focus on Practice Standards and Assessment) Summer, 13: 4 days of curriculum development with Nancy Schultz Sept – June, 13-14: 5 days of staff development with Nancy Schultz (grades 6 & 7); 2 days of staff development with Nancy Schultz (grades 8 & 9) Budget • ~$85.00 per student • Includes print unit investigations, online materials, supplemental teacher resources

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