Elementary Math Dialogue 4
January 2013
Agenda
• Trends of the Field
1. Effective use of the pacing guide
objectives
2. Item Specifications and planning
3. Content Focus 2011-2012 and planning
4. Differentiated Instruction
5. Assessments (Go Math!)
6. Florida Achieves
• Pacing Guide Revision-Phase 2
1. Year-at-a-Glance
2. Using the School Calendar
3. Using Go Math! Florida Table of Contents
Effective Use of the Pacing Guide Objectives
Item Specifications and Planning
Item Specifications and Planning
Lesson 11.5 can be omitted at this time
Do we also need to
do this problem?
Which
problems
would you
choose?
Content Focus 2011-2012 Grade 4
2011
2012
Content Focus 2011-2012 Grade 3
2011
2012
Content Focus 2011-2012 Grade 5
2011
2012
Differentiated Instruction
• Utilize problem of the day to target secondary
benchmark with whole class if needed.
• Teacher-led center should be used to target weak
benchmarks.
• Computer software (e.g., Destination Math, HMH
Mega Math, Florida Online Intervention) can be used
to target student specific needs.
• Assessments and tasks can be adjusted to meet
student specific academic needs.
• Utilize anchor papers/tasks to increase student
achievement in levels 4 and 5.
Assessments (Go Math!) Forms A and B
Cognitive Complexity
• Cognitive complexity refers to the cognitive demand
associated with an item.
• Beginning in 2004, the DOE implemented a new
cognitive classification system based upon Dr.
Norman L. Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
levels.
• The rationale for classifying an item by its DOK level
of complexity focuses on the expectations made of
the item, not on the ability of the student.
• The cognitive complexity of an item depends on the
grade level of the assessment; an item that has a
high level of cognitive complexity at one grade may
not be as complex at a higher grade.
FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Test Item Specifications, Grades 3–5
Florida Department of Education
Cognitive Complexity Levels
The categories—low complexity, moderate
complexity, and high complexity—form an
ordered description of the demands an item
may make on a student.
For example, low-complexity items may
require a student to solve a one-step
problem. Moderate-complexity items may
require multiple steps. High-complexity items
may require a student to analyze and
synthesize information.
FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Test Item Specifications, Grades 3–5
Florida Department of Education
Florida Achieves
Look at the following items:
• Identify the grade level
• Identify the benchmark
• Determine the complexity level
Florida Achieves
Fourth Grade
MA.4.G.5.1
Low
Florida Achieves
Third Grade
MA.3.A.2.3
Moderate
Florida Achieves
Fifth Grade
MA.5.A.4.1
Moderate
Florida Achieves
Fifth Grade
MA.5.G.3.1
High
Florida Achieves
Third Grade
MA.3.A.2.4
Moderate
Florida Achieves
Fourth Grade
MA.4.A.6.5
Moderate
Florida Achieves
Fifth Grade
MA.5.A.1.3
High
Florida Achieves
Third Grade
MA.3.G.3.2
High
Florida Achieves
Fourth Grade
MA.4.G.3.1
Moderate
Pacing Guide Revision
Phase 2
Grade 3 Year-at-a-Glance
Grade 4 Year-at-a-Glance
Grade 5 Year-at-a-Glance
2013-2014 School Calendar
Using Go Math! Florida
Table of Contents
News
• 2013 Miami-Dade County Mathematics
Teachers’ Annual Conference Sponsored by
DCCTM (WB # 13181)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Booker T. Washington Senior High School
Address: 1200 N.W. 6 Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
To receive MPPs must also register for the conference using
the portal system at: http://prodev.dadeschools.net/
News
• 1st Annual Math Tournament for grades 3-8
on February 23, 2013 at The Weiss School
Date of Tournament: Saturday, February 23, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM until 12 PM (arrival time 8:00 AM)
Place: The Weiss School, 4176 Burns Road, Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410
Registration deadline: February 15th
Registration:
• Forms must be mailed and accompanied by check made
to Perennial Math
• Online registration must also be completed at
www.perennialmath.com
News
• New FIU Graduate Certificates in
Mathematics and Science Education for K-5
Teachers (WB # 13341)
In Summary:
• Partnership of Florida International University's College of
Education and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Goals – to enhance the content knowledge of grades K-5
teachers instructing students in Mathematics or Science
Certificate Program – enroll in 5 courses (15 graduate
credits)
Completion Period – over 3 semesters beginning in
Summer 2013, including coursework and collaborative
practice-oriented experiences completed at their schools
Who is eligible? 30 M-DCPS full time teachers currently
assigned to grades K-5 will be selected to complete the
certificate program at the Masters level in either
Mathematics or Science
Follow-Up
In a one page summary:
A.
B.
Describe the effective use FL DOE,
Go Math!, and District
resources/documents during Deep
Planning.
List recommendations for best
implementing 2013 FCAT 2.0
Crunchtime.
Maria Teresa Diaz-Gonzalez, Instructional Supervisor
mtdiaz@dadeschools.net
305-995-2763
Maria J Campitelli, Curriculum Support Specialist
mcampitelli@dadeschools.net
305-995-2927
Isis Casares, Curriculum Support Specialist
isis17casares@dadeschools.net
305-995-7280
Michelle White, Executive Director
Division of Academics, Accountability, & School Improvement
Department of Mathematics and Science