Bordentown Regional Middle School Math Night Presented By: The BRMS Math Department
CCSS: What are they? Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Adopted by 43 states, District of Columbia, and 4 territories Standards for English Language Arts and Math Full implementation in NJ began in the school year
CCSS: What’s the point? Prepare students for their future Develop skills necessary for college and careers Knowledge is acquired, applied, and used to create new knowledge Clear, consistent guidelines
Required Fluencies Grade K:Add/subtract within 5 Grade 1: Add/subtract within 10 Grade 2: Add/subtract within 100 Single-digit sums and differences Grade 3:Add/subtract within 1000 Single-digit products and quotients
Required Fluencies Grade 4:Add/subtract within 1,000,000 Grade 5:Multi-digit multiplication Grade 6:Multi-digit division Multi-digit decimal operations
Focus in Middle School Ratios & Proportion s Number Sense Expression s and Equations FunctionsGeometry Statistics and Probability Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Key Shifts in Mathematics 1.) Focus on math that matters 2.) Develop deep understanding 3.) Build coherence 4.) Fluency and application
Mathematical Practices Rely on important “processes and proficiencies” Students engage in mathematical habits of mind and discussions “Rigor” is how you teach and how students show you they understand
Glencoe Math Online Textbook
What can you do to help? Encourage your child to stick with it Help build independence and confidence Set a goal with your child and praise success Ask questions Promote critical thinking and problem solving skills
Thank you for coming! Questions?