Integrated Mathematics Info for Parents Ojai Unified School District 2014-15 school year and beyond Board approved, March, 2014.
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Integrated MathematicsInfo for Parents
Ojai Unified School District
2014-15 school year and beyond
Board approved, March, 2014
Goal of the Common Core State Standards
To create students who are college
and career ready
College and Career Ready Students Demonstrate independence Build strong content knowledge Respond to the varying demands of audience, task,
purpose and discipline Comprehend and critique Utilize evidence Use technology and digital media strategically and
capably Understand other perspectives and cultures
Examples of other districts adopting Integrated Math… Ventura Unified Oxnard Union Moorpark Unified Santa Barbara School District Santa Ynez Union High School District Fillmore Unified Monterey County Shasta County Kings County Most of Fresno County and more…
Why the change in Ojai?
Building of connections between "different" math subjects.
Proven success of integrated approach internationally
Common Core State Standards
Smarter Balanced Assessments – new testing for California
The Three Shifts in Mathematics
Focus: Strongly where the standards focus
Coherence: Think across grades and link to major topics within grades
Rigor: Require conceptual understanding, fluency, and application
Source: achievethecore.org, VCOE
What is Integrated Math?
Curriculum that combines several mathematic topics AlgebraGeometry Statistics
Same math content taught and assessed in new ways
Course Pathways*Source: www.achievethecore.org, VCOE
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Graduation, College Info
Graduation requirements remain the same2 years of mathematics are currently required
OUSD school board will review need to transition to a 3 year requirement given state testing of 11th graders.
Colleges accept Integrated Math pathway for college entrance prerequisites
U.S. Performance Indicators The United States ranked 25th out of 34 top
performing countries in Math and 17th in Science (2012, Programme for International Student Assessment of Educational Progress)
Current performance of U.S. students is not strong enough to keep up with changing economy 42% of 4th graders and 36% of 8th graders scored proficient or
advanced in mathematics on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Nation’s Report Card
Approximately 40% of UC/CSU students enroll in remedial classes in mathematics. Although performance on math CST’s have been increasing, they are not adequately preparing our students for success in career or college preparation
Students as Problem Solvers
Accountable for individual computation and precision
Approach solving problems with open mind
Collaborative as appropriate
Sample problem from Smarter Balanced Assessments… Integrated approach lends itself best to the
types of problems on the Smarter Balanced Assessments
This type of problem solving is aligned with real life use of mathematics.
The goal for math students… Common Core State Standards require all
high school students to develop an integrated understanding of…
algebra, geometry, and data analysisproblem solving and reasoningreading, writing and speaking
Support available
Ask teacher Before or after class, snack, lunch By appointment
Tutor support – trained student tutors In classes After school Mondays and Wednesdays
2:45 – 3:45 Evening schedule pending
Past vs. Current System
PastStudents learned
rules to solve math problems
CurrentStudents use
math to solve real world problems
Thank You!
Questions? Fill out card with your email address and question
Visit Integrated Math webpage for NHS http://www.ojai.k12.ca.us/nordhoff/IntegratedMath.aspx
Attend Back to School Night on Sept. 8
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