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Plymouth Public Schools MATH UPDATE. March 5, 2012 Plymouth School Committee. MATH PROGRAM 2011 - 2012. MATH PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT.
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Plymouth Public SchoolsMATH UPDATE March 5, 2012 Plymouth School Committee
MATH PROGRAMMISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Plymouth Public Schools’ Mathematics Department isto provide relevant and rigorous standards-based instruction for all students to attain and enhance proficiency in all areas of mathematics including technology, critical thinking, and problem solving in preparation for future academic and career goals.
ELEMENTARYMATH PROGRAM (K – 6) • Aligning the Curriculum to the Common Core Standards • Exploring RTI Models • Increasing Use of Technology • Data Driven Differentiation • Supporting Literacy in Math
SECONDARY MATH PROGRAM • Enhancing Academic Achievement of All Students • Aligning the Curriculum to the Common Core Standards • Increasing Student Problem Solving • Increasing the Use of Technologyin the Classroom • Supporting Literacy Across All Content Areas
MathematicsIn-Service Sessions2011 - 2012 Implementing the Common Core Standards • Oct. 19: Grades 3 – 5 • Nov. 16: Grades 6 – 8 • Jan. 11: Grades K – 2 • Feb. 8: Grades 9 – 12 Integrating Technologyin Math Instruction • Jan. 11: Grades 9 – 12 Differentiating Math Instruction • May 23: Grades K – 5
Elementary SchoolsMath Opportunities • EDM Deluxe-Suite Online Games • Math Clubs • Math Take-Home Games & Journal Writing • Service Learning Math Integration • Literacy in Math
Middle School Math Opportunities • Math Olympiad-PCIS • PCIS MCAS Boot Camp & PSMS MCAS Prep Program • MATHCOUNTSPSMSVeronica Holmes advanced to State Competition as an individual Chapter Competition high scorer.Photo Credit: Steve Burgess of Old Colony Memorial
High School Math Opportunities • NEML Math Teams at PNHS(monthly written test) • SMML Division 6 Math Team Competition:PNHS tied for first place.PSHS tied for third place. • Senior Projects – Authentic Assessments • PNHS & PSHS Peer Math Tutoring – NHS • All Sophomores and Juniors took PSATs in October 2011.