GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM RENEWAL Interdepartmental Meeting November 5 th , 2009
Dec 31, 2015
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICSCURRICULUM RENEWAL
Interdepartmental Meeting November 5th, 2009
www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca
SK Grade 9 Math Curriculum
Example: Outcome P9.4
Demonstrate understanding of polynomials (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2) including:
• modeling • generalizing strategies for addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division • analyzing • relating to context • comparing for equivalency. [C, CN, R, V]
Examples of Indicators
a) Model (concretely or pictorially) and describe the relationship between x and x^2.
b) Represent polynomials concretely or pictorially, and describe how the concrete or pictorial model reflects the symbolic form
c) Write a polynomial for a given concrete or pictorial representation.
Why the change?
Development of a Common Curriculum Framework: Western & Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP, 2006)
According to the WNCP, the critical components students must encounter in a mathematics program are: communication, connection, mental math and estimation, problem solving, reasoning, technology, & visualization.
Renewed Curriculum ResearchWNCP: There is a posting of the research as
well as the results from the Post-Secondary, Business and Industry survey that defined the pathways in the new framework. http://wncp.ca/english/subjectarea/mathematics/historicaldocuments.aspx
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=11952
Brain Research
Connections in the brain are strengthened if they are reinforced with a variety of stimuli (Sousa, 2006)
Learning is different from memorization. When you learn, you cross-reference new information to multiple other categories so that you can detect new patterns & relationships (Nunley, 2003)
Brain Research
You are more likely to remember learning that has an emotional connection for you (Sousa, 2006)
The more actively involved students are in the learning, the more rehearsal they do of the information, & the greater the retention and, therefore, the learning (Sousa, 2006)
Math Makes Sense 9 OverviewResource Components: Student Textbook Manipulative Kits Printed ProGuide (teacher resource) ProGuide DVD (e-book format, PD video
clips, unit prep talk videos, classroom videos, virtual manipulatives)
ProGuide CD (editable word files – extra practice sheet and sample tests)
Practice and Homework Book (teacher edition and reproducible copy)
Test Generator Solutions CD – fully worked solutions
The Lesson Model
lInvestigateInvestigate
ConnectConnect
PracticePractice
Reflect & Reflect & ShareShare
Discuss the Discuss the IdeasIdeas
Math 90 Support
Unit Overview Workshops Technology Sessions Parent Communication Website/Blog Manipulative Organization Individualized Support
The purpose of this blog is to keep math teachers updated with resources and information to assist with the implementation of the renewed math curriculum.http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes/Once you subscribe to this blog, you will receive an email update each time the website is updated.
GSCS High School Math Website
Questions & Concerns
Not enough time . . . Should we be considering extending the Math 90 course or offering Yearlong Math 90?
No modified Math 90 – rather adaptations to allow for students to be successful
Questions & Concerns
Thanks to the Math 90 teachers for all their efforts and hard work!
Grade 9 Math Implementation
RENEWED SECONDARY MATH CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Plan
2009-2010: Math 902010-2011: Workplace & Apprenticeship
10, Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 2011-2012: Workplace & Apprenticeship
20, Foundations 20, Pre-Calculus 202012-2013: Workplace & Apprenticeship
30, Foundations 30, Pre-Calculus 30
Modified Math
In the future, modified math courses will be developed. Surveys will be conducted to figure out what math these students need. The plan is to have a resource created (for Grade 10 and 11 only).
In the meantime, continue offering Math 11 and 21 for students who legitimately require a modified program.
Gr. 10 Math Courses for next Year In Grade 10, students are strongly encouraged
to take both math courses: Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 & Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10.
Saskatchewan Curriculum Documents for Grade 10 Math will be available February 2010
In meantime, view the WNCP Common Curriculum Framework:
http://www.wncp.ca/media/38771/math10to12.pdf
Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Resources
Pearson: Visit the website: www.pearsoncanada.ca/wncpmath10
Two units are available for viewing (see student e-book) as well as parts of the teacher resource book and other program components (see teacher tools). Evaluation copies of the text will be available in January. The French version will be ready by Spring 2010.
McGraw-Hill Ryerson: To view one unit, please visit the website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070002479/information_center_view0/
Additional Resource InformationWorkplace & Apprenticeship 10/20/30
resources are being developed by Pacific Educational Press
Pre-Calculus 20/30 resources are being developed by McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Foundations of Math 20/30 Resources - Nelson?
Q & A with the Ministry
We are trying to anticipate all the possible situations and issues that may arise as a result of the renewed curriculum implementation.
What other questions need to be asked?
Informational Items
Update from Meeting with Division Math Team & Administrators Parent Communication Meeting with Administrators and
Counselors Common Document for Registration
Booklets French Immersion
Update from Provincial Math Meeting
Discussion Items
Situations that may need to be discussed at your school: Students who fail Math 10 this year Students who fail Math 20 this year Students who are only taking Math 10 this
year Grade 9 students who are currently taking
Math 10 Math 10/20 courses starting in the second
semester AP Calculus plan for current Grade 9 students
Discussion Items
Specialized Math Courses – is there a need?
Other Questions &Concerns
What do you need as math teachers?
Final Thoughts
Division is committed to supporting the curriculum renewal
Importance of a positive attitude and consistent message within our division
As educators, we need to be competent and confident with our delivery of the new curriculum.
We need to be positive when we are talking with members of the community, parents and students.