1. Middle Grades Math Essentials 101
Division of Academics
Department of Mathematics
Middle Grades Mathematics

2. Core and Supplemental Resources to implement MAFS:
Core Mathematics Classes
Intensive Mathematics Classes
Pacing Guides
FSA Item Specifications and other resources
Supplemental Resources/Websites

3. RESOURCES FOR CORE AND INTENSIVE MATH COURSES

4. CORE Mathematics cLASSES
McGraw-Hill

5. Students’ Course Textbooks/Consumables
McGraw-Hill Books by Course
Course
Grade Level Standards
in the Course
Students’ Course Textbooks/Consumables
6th Grade Regular
Has all 6th grade standards included
6th Grade Consumables Per Student (Volumes 1 and 2)
7th Grade Regular
Has all 7th grade standards included
7th Grade Consumables Per Student (Volumes 1 and 2)
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Has all 8th grade standards included
8th Grade Consumables Per Student (Volumes 1 and 2)
6th Grade Advanced
Has one third of 7th grade standards included
(eight 7th grade standards)
*majority of course consists of 6th grade standards
6th Grade Consumables Per Student
7th Grade Hardbound Textbook* - Class Set
(Volumes 1 and 2 for both)
7th Grade Advanced
( )
*majority of course consists of 8th grade standards
8th Grade Consumables Per Student
7th Grade Hardbound Textbook* - Class Set
Algebra I has digital supplementary materials from McGraw-Hill for standards not found in Pearson.
i-Ready Toolbox will be available for all 6-8 courses

6. Intensive Mathematics
Curriculum Associates

7. Intensive Math: Ready Florida MAFS
Quarterly IFCs, student packets, and teacher packets can be found Learning Village.
McGraw-Hill “Reteach” and “Extra Practice” worksheets are used to supplement the materials for Intensive Math.
i-Ready should be used as a technology supplement.
i-Ready Toolbox will be available for both Intensive and Core Math Classes in grades 6-8.

8. PACING GUIDES

9. Mathematics Pacing Guides

10. There are 5 less instructional days prior to the FSA testing window in as compared to
: 142 instructional days
: 137 instructional Days
As a result, the FSA Standards Review (formerly called Crunchtime Review) was decreased to 5 days in order to avoid reducing instructional days for the teaching of new concepts.

11. Grouped Objectives by the Essential Content
Objectives identifying Key Fluencies are in BOLD

12. Progressions of the Standards

14. UPDATED Added hyperlink to the updated Item Specs
Updated information with the changes in the revised Item Specs released in March 2015

17. Additional Resources

18. Website links in pacing guides include…
CPALMS-
Mathematics Assessment Project/M.A.R.S.-
Inside Mathematics-
Illustrative Mathematics-
EngageNY-
Khan Academy-

19. FSA portal and fsa ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

20. Where do I get the Standards and FSA Test Item Specifications?
Download the Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) for by grade level:
MAFS: Grades 6-8
Download the FSA Test Item Specifications (Item Specs):
Grade 6 Math Test Item Specifications [PDF]
Grade 7 Math Test Item Specifications [PDF]
Grade 8 Math Test Item Specifications [PDF]
Algebra I EOC Test Item Specifications [PDF]
Geometry EOC Test Item Specifications [PDF]

22. Reference Sheets

23. Test Design Summary and Blueprints
Technology-Enhanced Item Types – Mathematics
1. Editing Task Choice – The student clicks a highlighted word or phrase, which
reveals a drop-down menu containing options for correcting an error as well as the
highlighted word or phrase as it is shown in the sentence to indicate that no
correction is needed. The student then selects the correct word or phrase from the
drop-down menu. For paper-based assessments, the item is modified so that it can
be scanned and scored electronically. The student fills in a circle to indicate the
correct word or phrase.
2. Editing Task – The student clicks on a highlighted word or phrase that may be
incorrect, which reveals a text box. The directions in the text box direct the student
to replace the highlighted word or phrase with the correct word or phrase. For
paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type
that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.
3. Hot Text –
a. Selectable Hot Text – Excerpted sentences from the text are presented in
this item type. When the student hovers over certain words, phrases, or
sentences, the options highlight. This indicates that the text is selectable
(“hot”). The student can then click on an option to select it. For paperbased
assessments, a “selectable” hot text item is modified so that it can be
scanned and scored electronically. In this version, the student fills in a
circle to indicate a selection.
b. Drag-and-Drop Hot Text – Certain numbers, words, phrases, or sentences
may be designated “draggable” in this item type. When the student hovers
over these areas, the text highlights. The student can then click on the
option, hold down the mouse button, and drag it to a graphic or other
format. For paper-based assessments, drag-and-drop hot text items will be
replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be
scanned and scored electronically.
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4. Open Response – The student uses the keyboard to enter a response into a text
field. These items can usually be answered in a sentence or two. For paper-based
assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses
the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.
5. Multiselect – The student is directed to select all of the correct answers from
among a number of options. These items are different from multiple-choice items,
which allow the student to select only one correct answer. These items appear in
the online and paper-based assessments.
6. Graphic Response Item Display (GRID) – The student selects numbers, words,
phrases, or images and uses the drag-and-drop feature to place them into a graphic.
This item type may also require the student to use the point, line, or arrow tools to
create a response on a graph. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be
replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned
and scored electronically.
7. Equation Editor – The student is presented with a toolbar that includes a variety
of mathematical symbols that can be used to create a response. Responses may be
in the form of a number, variable, expression, or equation, as appropriate to the test
item. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with a modified
version of the item that can be scanned and scored electronically or replaced with
another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored
electronically.
8. Matching Item – The student checks a box to indicate if information from a
column header matches information from a row. For paper-based assessments, this
item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard
and can be scanned and scored electronically.
9. Table Item – The student types numeric values into a given table. The student
may complete the entire table or portions of the table depending on what is being
asked. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another
item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored
The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) are composed of test items that include traditional multiple choice items, items that require students to type or write a response, and technology-enhanced items(TEI). Technology-enhanced items are computer-delivered items that require students to interact with test content to select, construct, and/or support their answers.

24. Reporting Categories

25. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

26. Mathematics Formative Assessment System (MFAS)
MFAS include tasks or problems teachers can implement with their students and rubrics that help the teacher interpret students’ responses. Teachers using MFAS ask students to perform mathematical tasks, explain their reasoning and justify their solutions. Includes videos of questioning strategies with students.
MFAS Performance Tasks on the Math Florida Standards and PD modules for grades 4-8, Algebra, and Geometry are available in CPALMs.
Also available: Lesson Study Toolkits
Getting Started
Moving Forward
Got It
Almost There
Misconceptions
Examples of Student Work at this Level
Questions Eliciting Thinking
Instructional Implications

27. OELCS 2005 Math Module 3 Speaker Notes

28. An Editable Technology-Enhanced Question Bank
is a free platform for teachers that allows them to find, create, and send standard-aligned assignments to students.  
An Editable Technology-Enhanced Question Bank

29.
The new site includes hundreds of interactive resources to support student learning in mathematics as well as language arts, science and civics. The site is readily available to the public and does not require a logon or password to access.
FloridaStudents.org contains existing web-based content reviewed by FDOE for alignment to the Florida Standards. The site also contains dozens of original tutorials designed by Florida educators to meet the Florida Standards.  The site will continue to grow in the months ahead…

30. RESOURCES FOR IN-CLASS ACADEMIC SUPPORT

32. Supplemental Resources
Primary Standards- to be used with initial instruction
_MDCPS_ _M/J_Grade 6 Math_MAFS
_MDCPS_ _M/J_Grade 7 Math_MAFS
_MDCPS_ _M/J Grade 8_Pre-Algebra_MAFS
_MDCPS_ _Algebra 1_MAFS
_MDCPS_ _Geometry_MAFS
Data-Driven Standards- to be used when spiraling back for review
_MDCPS_ _M/J_Grade 6 Math_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher-Directed
_MDCPS_ _M/J_Grade 7 Math_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher-Directed
_MDCPS_ _M/J_Grade 8 Pre-Algebra_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher-Directed
_MDCPS_ _Algebra 1_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher Directed
_MDCPS_ _Algebra 2_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher Directed
_MDCPS_ _Geometry_MAFS_Full Year: Teacher Directed
Academic Support- to be used to address previous grade level prerequisites to the course
Algebra 1 MAFS Academic Support
Geometry MAFS Academic Support

33. Algebra 1 MAFS Academic Support Geometry MAFS Academic Support
MAFS.6.EE.1.2
MAFS.6.EE.1.3
MAFS.6.EE.1.4
MAFS.6.SP.1.2
MAFS.6.SP.2.4
MAFS.6.SP.2.5
MAFS.7.EE.1.1
MAFS.7.EE.1.2
MAFS.7.EE.2.4
MAFS.8.EE.1.1
MAFS.8.EE.1.2
MAFS.8.EE.2.5
MAFS.8.EE.3.7
MAFS.8.EE.3.8
MAFS.8.F.1.1
MAFS.8.F.1.2
MAFS.8.F.1.3
MAFS.8.F.2.4
MAFS.8.F.2.5
MAFS.8.NS.1.1
MAFS.8.SP.1.1
MAFS.8.SP.1.2
MAFS.8.SP.1.3
MAFS.8.SP.1.4
MAFS.6.G.1.4
MAFS.8.EE.2.6
MAFS.8.F.1.3
MAFS.8.G.1.1
MAFS.8.G.1.2
MAFS.8.G.1.3
MAFS.8.G.1.4
MAFS.8.G.1.5
MAFS.8.G.2.6
MAFS.8.G.2.8
MAFS.8.G.3.9
MAFS.912.A-REI.2.4
MAFS.912.F-BF.2.3
MAFS.912.N-RN.2.3
MAFS.7.G.1.1
MAFS.7.G.1.2
MAFS.7.G.1.3
MAFS.7.G.2.4
MAFS.7.G.2.5
MAFS.7.G.2.6

34. Curriculum AND ASSESSMENT Updates

35. Intensive Mathematics:
Weekly Briefing 17725
The current course codes for Intensive Mathematics (Grades 6-8: ) expired on June 30, 2015.
New course codes for :

36. Intensive Mathematics Recommendations
MIDDLE GRADES INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS
Scheduling Priority Level
Target Students 1
All 2014 FCAT 2.0 Level 1 students 2
All 2014 FCAT 2.0 Level 2 students, with an i-Ready Diagnostic 2 (or Diagnostic 3 if available) Overall Scale Score shading of RED on the Intervention Screener Report. 3
All 2014 FCAT 2.0 Level 2 students with an i-Ready Diagnostic 2 (or Diagnostic 3 if available) Overall Scale Score shading of YELLOW on the Intervention Screener Report. 4
All remaining 2014 FCAT 2.0 Level 2 students

37. Previous Course Titles
Course Offerings
Previous Course Titles
New Course Titles
Course Codes
M/J Mathematics 1
M/J Grade 6 Mathematics
M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced
M/J Grade 6 Mathematics Advanced
M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced Gifted
M/J Grade 6 Mathematics Advanced, Gifted
M/J Mathematics 2
M/J Grade 7 Mathematics
M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced
M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced
M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced Gifted
M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced, Gifted
M/J Pre-Algebra       
M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra       
Algebra I Honors
Algebra I Honors, Gifted
Geometry Honors
Geometry Honors, Gifted
*Please note that Algebra I and Geometry should be coded as HONORS at the middle grades level.

38. District Assessments Mid-Year Assessment–
Administration Window for Math:
November 16 − December 18, 2015
Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)–
Administration Window for Grades 6-8 Math:
April 11 − May 6, 2016
End-of-Course Assessments (EOC)–
Administration Window for Algebra and Geometry:
April 18 − May 13, 2016

39. Mid-Year Assessments

40. Calculators that meet FLDOE specifications
TI-30Xa Solar SE
TI-30Xa
Texas Instruments
CASIO
fx – 260 Solar Fraction

41. Casio
Iliana Gonzalez Market Development Manager-Southeast Education Division
Casio America, Inc. Phone:  |    Education Hotline:
Iliana Gonzalez Market Development Manager-Southeast Education Division
Casio America, Inc. Phone:  |    Education Hotline:

42. Educational Technology Director
Texas Instruments
Vince O’Connell
Educational Technology Director
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Office 
Cell 
FAX
       
Vince O’Connell
Educational Technology Director
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Office 
Cell 
FAX
       

43. Updated FSA Calculator Polices (as of 12/16)

44. *as of December 16, 2014

45. *as of December 16, 2014

46. Middle Grades Mathematics
Thank You !
Department of Mathematics
Middle Grades Mathematics
1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 326
Miami, FL
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