Math Connects Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving Materials, Standards, and Technology Exploration.

Math ConnectsConcepts, Skills, and Problem Solving

Materials, Standards, and Technology Exploration

The activities in this session are designed to familiarize you with the mathematics materials that you will use as the

primary resource for your mathematics

instructional program.

• What do youKnow

• Want to Know about

Math Connects

K, W, L

•To become familiar with the layout of the teacher resources

provided for the program.

•To identify components of

the program that will

facilitate and enhance your

instruction.

Goals of this PD Session

1 Program Philosophy Balance of Instruction T18 - T19

2 Comprehensive Assessment System T20 - T23

3 Differentiated Instruction T24 - T25

All Planning for Success T28 - T31

Read your section and write three key points to share with the group.

Pair with your like number partner.

Share out with the group.

Jigsaw of Program Overview

Station 1Standards & MathConnects

Station 2Technology

Station 3Assessment & Manipulatives &

Additional Resources

Station 4Algebra I

Exploration

• 4-part Lesson Design (Focus, Teach, Practice, Assess)

• Vertical Alignment• Technology Options• Differentiated

Instruction Options

Focus

TeachPractice

Assess

Program Overview

Materials ReviewGuiding Questions

•What things do teachers need to know about the information and resources at this station?

•How is Standards Based Teaching supported with this information or resource?

•What new ideas about teaching math will you take away from this information or resource?

Sticky Note Thoughts

Jot down thoughts you would like to rememberabout enVision Math:

– Connecting DoDEA Math Standards in meaningful and connected ways.

– Integration– Lesson Design

• In August of SY2011-2012 there will be one full day of professional development .

• During SY2011-2012 there will be 3 half-day professional development sessions.

Next Steps

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Two features in the new materials that will enhance your teaching

Something that you would like to learn more about

Three features you are glad to see continued in the New Math Materials

Summary