SVMI Silicon Valley Math Initiative Overview Session
Goals of Silicon Valley Math Initiative Improve mathematics instruction and student learning Developing high performance expectations Providing ongoing professional development Examining student work
SVMI Includes… Formative and summative assessments Coaching Institute 5 Follow-up PD sessions Content Coaching Leadership training Network meetings
Core Activities MARS Tasks Re-engagement Number Talks
What is MAC? Silicon Valley Math Initiative (SVMI) and Silicon Valley Math Project (SVMP) Supported by Kapcenell Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Over 40 member districts in the Bay Area and beyond Purpose: produce, score & report student math performance assessments in grades 2-10
Today it is vital that young people understand the mathematics they are learning. Adding it Up, National Research Council
Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics, NRC, 2001
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