Destination MathDestination Math

DM, Courses III-V and DM Algebra Courses I and II

NYC ALC Supervisors’ MeetingMarch 12, 2012

Lisa Gursel, Consultant

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt delivers highly

engaging, interactive, digital pre-K-12 solutions

that inspire excellence and innovation in

education and raise student achievement.

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TodayToday’’s Objectivess Objectives

•Explore Destination Math Content and its alignment to the Common Core State Standards (DM PowerPoint)

•Discuss best practices while integrating Destination Math into classroom instruction (nycalc.wikispaces.com)

•Establish a plan for supporting and supervising ALC teachers and students using Destination Math (nycalc.wikispaces.com)

(15 minute break)

•Utilize the Destination Learning Management system to generate district reports (destination2.nycenet.edu)

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Challenges Facing Today’s Teachers

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a carefully sequenced

comprehensive curriculum

that demonstrates

how mathematical issues arise

from real-life situations.

Destination Math isDestination Math is……

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Research Shows

“Much like the printing press allowed people to learn from books as well as teachers, digital technology offers learners powerful new environments that include simulations, animations, scaffolded and guided practice sets, and experts who may be far away.” 

Arne Nixon, June 2011

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DM Course III (4-6)Numbers & Number Sense, Operations & Numbers, Fractions, Decimals,

Geometry, Data Analysis & Probability

DM Course IV (6-8) Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Integers & Order of Operations

DM Course V (6-8)Essentials of Algebra, Fundamentals of Geometry, Radicals & Exponents, Ratio &

Proportion

DM Mastering Algebra Course I (7-12)Solving & Graphing Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Systems

DM Mastering Algebra Course II (7-12) Investigating Polynomial Expressions and Solving & Graphing Quadratic Equations

Destination Math Courses

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Preview of Mastering Algebra Course I

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Vocabulary OrganizerVocabulary Organizer

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Lesson NavigationLesson Navigation

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Print ActivitiesPrint Activities

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PACE Workout JournalPACE Workout Journal

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Now that you have explored the Destination Math content, you may wonder…

What are some best practices for technology integration of Destination Math?

How can I support ALC teachers and students as they use Destination Math?

How can I monitor usage of Destination Math?

Destination Learning ManagementDestination Learning Management