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East Baton Rouge Parish School System UTILIZING MATH RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES EFFECTIVELY January 5, 2015 Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System EBR Office of Professional Development and Instruction • Shayla Hollins, Elementary Math/Science Instructional Specialist • Karla Kiper, Instructional Tech./Professional Development • Latrenda Knighten, Professional Development Specialist Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Learning Targets By the end of this session, participants will be able to: • Explain how measurable goals drive effective mathematics classroom instruction. • Identify high-yield instructional strategies and activities from sample math lesson video clips. Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System PART I Framework for Discussion Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Math Goals and Instructional Practice 2014-2015 FOCUS AREAS What should STUDENTS be doing? Mathematics • Master priority concepts and practice standards (not just procedures) • Participate in tasks that develop concepts, practice procedures and connect to real life • Target remedial content that allows faster on grade level practice 5 Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Math Goals and Instructional Practice 2014-2015 FOCUS AREAS What should TEACHERS be doing? Planning , Instructing , & Assessing Using… Mathematics • Tasks that build conceptual understanding of priority standards • Tasks that require fluency and use of math practices to master concepts • Just enough remediation to help students practice on grade level content as quickly as possible. Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System A. Demonstrate understanding of the math concept, not just the procedure B. Apply their understanding to real world examples C. Use accurate procedures and skills to answer questions D. Demonstrate mathematical reasoning by explaining, justifying, or critiquing with precision Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System PART II Sample Lesson Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Sample Lesson 4th Grade, LaSalle Elementary Ms. Maricel Salvacion Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Sample Lesson Components • Prior Knowledge Review • Fluency Activity and “Think Math” Mental Math Activity • Application Problem and Group Problem Solving Exploration • Student Debrief and Assessment Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Lesson Introduction Video Clip (9 Minutes) Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Fluency Activity/Sprint Video Clip (4 minutes) Eureka Math Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Mental Math Activity Video Clip (8 Minutes) Eureka Math Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Problem Solving Video Clip (14 Minutes) GO Math Better Schools. Better Futures. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Standards and Lesson Objectives 4.NF.B.3c Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction. Better Schools. Better Futures.