1. Plymouth Public Schools MATH UPDATE March 5, 2012 Plymouth School Committee

2. MATH PROGRAM 2011 - 2012 Photo Credit: Steve Burgess of Old Colony Memorial

3. MATH PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Plymouth Public Schools’ Mathematics Department is to provide relevant and rigorous standards-based instruction for all students to attain and enhance proficiency in all areas of mathematics including technology, critical thinking, and problem solving in preparation for future academic and career goals.

4. ELEMENTARY MATH PROGRAM (K – 6) Aligning the Curriculum to the Common Core Standards Exploring RTI Models Increasing Use of Technology Data Driven Differentiation Supporting Literacy in Math

5. SECONDARY MATH PROGRAM Enhancing Academic Achievement of All Students Aligning the Curriculum to the Common Core Standards Increasing Student Problem Solving Increasing the Use of Technology in the Classroom Supporting Literacy Across All Content Areas

6. Mathematics In-Service Sessions 2011 - 2012 Implementing the Common Core Standards Oct. 19: Grades 3 – 5 Nov. 16: Grades 6 – 8 Jan. 11: Grades K – 2 Feb. 8: Grades 9 – 12 Integrating Technology in Math Instruction Jan. 11: Grades 9 – 12 Differentiating Math Instruction May 23: Grades K – 5

7. Elementary Schools Math Opportunities EDM Deluxe-Suite Online Games Math Clubs Math Take-Home Games & Journal Writing Service Learning Math Integration Literacy in Math

8. Middle School Math Opportunities Math Olympiad-PCIS PCIS MCAS Boot Camp & PSMS MCAS Prep Program MATHCOUNTS PSMS Veronica Holmes advanced to State Competition as an individual Chapter Competition high scorer. Photo Credit: Steve Burgess of Old Colony Memorial

9. High School Math Opportunities NEML Math Teams at PNHS (monthly written test) SMML Division 6 Math Team Competition: PNHS tied for first place. PSHS tied for third place. Senior Projects – Authentic Assessments PNHS & PSHS Peer Math Tutoring – NHS All Sophomores and Juniors took PSATs in October 2011.

10. CALCULUS AB AP EXAM RESULTS 2011 61 High School Math Students took the AP Calculus AB Exam. Approximately 80% of these students scored in the 3 - 5 range. Mean Score District: 3.59 State: 3.12 Score of 5: 18 students Score of 4: 18 students Score of 3: 13 students