Transcript Mathematics Curriculum Renewal Update School Board Presentation

Mathematics Curriculum
Renewal Update
School Board Presentation
October 11, 2012
Mrs. Janice Gibson, Mathematics Coordinator, K-5
Mrs. Debbie Garonski, Mathematics Coordinator, 6-12
Dr. Donna Dunar, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, K-12
MATERIALS Timeline
 2010-2011
Math K-2
 2011-2012
Math 3-5
 2012-2013
Math 6-8,
Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry
Needs
 Increase
in rigor
 Consistency
 Increased
district-wide
time on task
 Heterogeneous
grouping
Elementary 2-Year Update
 PSSA
 Math
scores
Specialists
 Grade
Level Teachers
Math Specialist
 Key
member school leadership team
 Coaching, modeling formative
assessment strategies
 Intervention specialist push-in or
pull-out as necessary
 Enrichment/challenge specialist
push-in to classroom
Where are we?
 Consistency
among schools
 Increase formative assessment
 Increase rigor
 Basic Skills
 Heterogeneous classrooms
Math Specialist
 “I
now have the opportunity to work
with many students across multiple
grade levels. My new role allows me
to share innovative teaching
techniques, math manipulative lessons,
and the latest technology with both
students and my colleagues. I enjoy
being part of a collaborative team
whose goal is to meet the needs of all
types of learners.”
Math Specialist
 “I
teach whole group instruction. I
teach remediation. I teach enrichment.
I teach all students to understand math
in various ways. I love my job and it
has become a valuable resource in
increasing student success in the
fundamentals of math. I am a
Pennsbury Math Specialist.”
Grade 3 Group Change
PSSA
from 2011
All
+ 0.8
IEP
Economically
Disadvantaged
AfricanAmerican
+ 6.6
+ 8.7
+ 11.9
Grade 6 Group Change
PSSA
from 2011
All
+ 5.0
IEP
Economically
Disadvantaged
AfricanAmerican
+ 6.6
+ 3.3
+ 18.2
PSSA Advanced Students
70
60
50
2011
2012
Column1
40
30
20
10
0
3rd Grade 6th Grade
0
st
21
Century Skills
 Think
and reason effectively
 Solve
problems accurately
 Communicate
clearly using
mathematical language
Thank you!