P.R.I.M.E.S.

Program of Rigorous Integrated Mathematics for Elementary Students Joe Roicki – Elementary Math Specialist

Welcome!

• Explain what the PRIMES program is • Outline the variety of course pathways students may choose • Help parents make informed decisions about their students’ educational future in mathematics

What is P.R.I.M.E.S.?

Rigorous Instruction Integrated Instruction Increased Application Accelerated Pace

What does P.R.I.M.E.S. expect?

PRIMES 4 ALL Grade 4 ½ Grade 5 PRIMES 5 ½ Grade 5 ½ Grade 6

To whom is P.R.I.M.E.S. offered?

• • • Advanced courses are open for enrollment to any student who desires to self-select a more rigorous and challenging curriculum.

Schools typically identify potential students who score well on standardized tests Teachers may also recommend students with strong work ethic, self-motivation, and demonstrating high levels of achievement* in previous mathematics classes

Learning Math in the 21

st

Century

Redefining “High Achievement” • • •

What it is Not

Getting right answers easily Just knowing the “how” of computation Following steps or procedures successfully • • • • •

What it is

Problem solving Critical thinking & Reasoning Communication & Argumentation Fluency with multiple representations Patterns & Relationships

Where does P.R.I.M.E.S. lead?

Middle School

How do the Mathematics Florida Standards Affect the P.R.I.M.E.S. Program?

• • • College and Career Readiness Standards – Require ALL students to have access to a focused, coherent, and rigorous mathematics education Differences among course paths will vary depending on content standards to be addressed Learning with understanding is still the priority – there will be concepts and processes taught during the PRIMES courses that will not be expected on the end of grade assessment

Thank You for Coming!

• Next Steps: • If you are interested in the P.R.I.M.E.S. program for your student, set up a conference with his or her classroom teacher.

• Consider past math achievement, self-motivation, test scores, and teacher recommendation.

• Questions?