Math Connects Concepts, 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 you Know 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 1 Standards & MathConnects Station 2 Technology Station 3 Assessment & Manipulatives & Additional Resources Station 4 Algebra I Exploration

4-part Lesson Design (Focus, Teach, Practice, Assess) Vertical Alignment Technology Options Differentiated Instruction Options Focus TeachPractice Assess Program Overview

Materials Review Guiding 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 remember about enVision Math: – Connecting DoDEA Math Standards in meaningful and connected ways. – Integration – Lesson Design

In August of SY there will be one full day of professional development. During SY there will be 3 half-day professional development sessions. Next Steps

3 2 1 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