Norm Kennedy SEA – February 11, 2009. Math Trailblazers ◦ Comprehensive, K-5 mathematics curriculum with problem solving at its core ◦ Background
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Math Trailblazers◦ Comprehensive, K-5 mathematics curriculum with
problem solving at its core
◦ Background National Science Foundation Grant TIMS (Teaching Integrated Math and Science) University of Chicago
◦ Standards and research based curriculum
◦ Structured so concepts and skills grow logically within each grade and across grade levels
Spiral concept
Guiding Principles
Comprehensive and balanced assessment program that is formative and summative
Teaches math facts and whole-number computation based on current research
Rigorous mathematics to all children
Teachers are facilitators rather than lecturers
Guiding Principles
Number and OperationsAlgebra
GeometryMeasurement
Data Analysis and ProbabilityProblem Solving
Reasoning and ProofCommunication
ConnectionsRepresentation
NCTM Standards
That they:◦ Learn to value math◦ Become confident in their ability◦ Learn to communicate◦ Learn to reason◦ Become mathematical problem solvers
These are also the goals of Math Trailblazers. This is what sets standards-based programs apart from the traditional.
NCTM Goals for Students
Connections to Science◦ Real problems occur naturally◦ Scientific investigation/method
Draw – Collect – Graph - Explore Connections to Language Arts
◦ Lessons emphasize reading, writing, and oral communication
◦ Original stories◦ Trade books recommended to accompany lessons◦ Journal and discussion prompts for every lesson
Measurement◦ Length, area, mass, time, volume, money
Hallmarks
We assess what we value
Assessment is integrated with instruction – guides the educational experience
Assessment gauges progress over time due to the “spiraling” nature
Multiple sources of information improve the validity of judgments about student learning
Assessment activities should be balanced to reflect all aspects of the curriculum
Guiding Principles for Assessment in Math Trailblazers
Portfolios Discussion Prompts Observational Assessment Written Assessments
◦ Assessment pages◦ Math journals◦ Assessment ideas for every lesson◦ Assessment lessons integrated within◦ Assessment labs◦ Assessment units◦ Open-ended problems◦ Tests◦ Facts assessment
Assessment ComponentsGrades K-5
Student rubrics appear beginning in grade 3◦ Knowing◦ Telling◦ Solving
Multidimensional rubrics for teachers to use to score one or more areas
Rubrics
Developing meaning for the operation
Inventing procedures for solving problems◦ Learn multiple strategies through discussion and modeling
Becoming more efficient at carrying out procedures◦ Lack of emphasis on rote work and timed tests
Developing mathematical power◦ The ability to understand when and how to apply
computational methods to solve problems.
Stages of Computation in MTB
Facts and concepts are not “gatekeepers” so students are not held back from trying something new until one concept is mastered.
Mental math and estimation is encouraged.
Multi-Year Approach
Parent letters with every unit
Home practice with every unit
Parent brochures, letters, and homework instructions in English and Spanish
Materials for parent involvement
A Just for Families page on the Web site
Working with Parents
Customized Implementation Plan Initial Training Institute Administrator Workshop Assessment Workshop Strategic Planning Institute Math Mentor Development Workshop Customizable On-site Training
Professional Development
Electronic Teacher Community◦ Online Message Boards◦ Live Chat◦ Forum to ask questions
TIMS Listserv Newsletter – “Voice”
Website: www.mathtrailblazers.com
Additional Support
Teacher Implementation Guide◦ Reference guide for teachers
Unit Resource Guide (URG)◦ All the lessons broken up into units books
Teacher Resource CD-ROM
A Spanish set of Letters Home
Blackline Master Book
Essential Literature Titles (Optional)
Teacher Components
Student Guides
Discovery Assignment Books
Adventure Books◦ Collection of illustrated stories
Manipulatives ◦ Chain links, connecting cubes, square inch tiles,
pattern blocks, 3-D geometric shapes, coins, bits, skinny’s, and flats, graduated cylinders, scales, etc…….
Student Components
K-5 Teacher Materials Kit - $395 per class Materials Kit - $400-1200 per class Student Guides - $30 consumable Adventure Book- $6 non-consumable Discovery Assignment Book $10 non-cons.
4th grade classroom (28 students) = $2800
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Cost
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