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International Parent Education Seminar

Kay SammonsJohn SanGiovanni

Evening Outcomes•What do we teach in Elementary Mathematics?•What are the changing expectations of

assessment?•How are we supporting family and community?

HCPSS Vision & Mission

VisionEvery student is inspired to learn and empowered to excelMission

We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world

http://www.hcpss.org/vision

Goal 3 FAMILIES and COMMUNITY

Families and the community are engaged and supported as partners in education.

Elementary Mathematics Curriculum• Prepares students for secondary mathematics courses• Prepares students to be college and career ready• Aligns with Maryland’s College and Career-Ready and Common Core Standards

What is Common Core?

• State-led effort to improve college and

career readiness for Math and EnglishLanguage Arts

• Designed by educators • Designed to bring Focus, Coherence,

and Rigor into the classroom

http://www.corestandards.org/

Big Ideas about Math Grades K - 2

• Number and place value

WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value• Addition/Subtraction


WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value• Addition/Subtraction• Basic facts


WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value• Addition/Subtraction• Basic facts• Measurement


WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value

WHAT WE LEARN

Big Ideas about Math Grades 3 - 5

• Number and place value• Multi-digit computation


WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value• Multi-digit computation• Measurement (area, perimeter, volume)


WHAT WE LEARN

• Number and place value• Multi-digit computation• Measurement (area, perimeter, volume)• Fractions / Decimals


WHAT WE LEARN

Developing Math Behaviors…

1. Solve problems2. Reason about numbers3. Communicate ideas4. Represent understanding5. Use tools when needed.6. Be accurate (with numbers and words)7. Look for and use patterns

Mathematics Instruction

• Build skills and understanding across grade levels

• Learn more about less

• Work with numbers easily

• Understand and apply

• Use math in the real world

Changing Expectations for InstructionUnderstanding Concepts AND

Understanding Procedures

Math ideas are not always recorded the same way…

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In the U.S. this fraction is written:

Some countries write this fraction:

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Which fraction is greater?

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x1212

€

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x55

3660

2060

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We can find a common denominator or cross multiply and compare products.

Procedure:

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We can use benchmarks such as to compare fractions.

Concept:

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12

35

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Concept:

is a little more than . is a little less than .

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35

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Concept:

So, is greater than .

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We can use benchmarks such as to compare fractions.

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Concept:

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is a little more than . is a little less than .

So, is greater than .

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35

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We can cross multiply and compare products.

Procedure:

1418

1420

14 x 20 25214 x 18280 >

1418

1420


We have the same number of pieces for both fractions.We can think about the size of the pieces.18ths are a bit larger than 20ths so 14/18 is greater than 14/20.

Concept:

Let’s do some math…

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2nd graders solving the same problem

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You may have noticed…• Students found solutions mentally• Students had different ideas for computation• Students used the strategy that was best for

them• No student had to use a specific strategy• Students thought flexibly about the numbers• Students could explain their thinking

Changing Expectations: Assessment

What Is PARCC?

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers: Made up of 19 states Developing common, high-quality

Math and English Language Arts (ELA) tests for grades 3–11Computer-based and linked to what students need to

know for college and careers For use starting in the 2014–15 school year

From www.parcconline.org

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How Will PARCC Be Different?

Students: Will know if they are on trackto graduate ready for college/careers

Teachers: Will have access to timely data to guide learning and instruction

Parents: Will have clear and timely information about student progress

States: Will have valid results that are comparable across borders


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Unlike many current tests, PARCC tests will be engaging

and will test the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills students need to succeed

in school and life.

How Will PARCC Be Different?


Math: Grade 4 Sample Item of the Past

Each bus holds 65 people each. How many people do 8 buses hold?

57 peopleA.

73 peopleB.

520 peopleC.

650 peopleD.

Math: Grade 4 Sample Item of the PastThe side of a square is 20 feet. What is the area of the square?

40 ft2A.

80 ft2B.

200 ft2C.

400 ft2D.

The perimeter of a rectangle is 28 inches. The length is 9 inches. What is the width?

4 inchesA.

5 inchesB.

10 inchesC.

17 inchesD.

Supporting Our Children

Navigating the Site

What Your Child Will Learn• skills/concepts taught

• vocabulary• activities at home

• links for games

Mobile Apps

Resources for Parents• Vision 2018

• Information about Common Core• Books

SMART PAGEShttp://smart.wikispaces.hcpss.org

SMART PAGEShttp://smart.wikispaces.hcpss.org

Where can I get more information?

• http://www.corestandards.org/• http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/

MSDE/programs/ccss/• http://www.nctm.org/• http://www.pta.org/

common_core_state_standards.asp• https://smart.wikispaces.hcpss.org/

SMART+Pages

Questions

Frequently asked questions

• How are students identified for GT?• When is GT testing?• What if my student is not in an above-grade

level class in primary grades?• What should we do in the summer to support

our students?

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Documents

math ideas

math grades

understanding procedures

real world slide

use math

volume big ideas

developing math behaviors

mathematics instruction