Integrated
Mathematics
Info for Parents
Ojai Unified School District
2014-15 school year and beyond
Board approved, March, 2014
Goal of the
Common Core State Standards
To create students
who are college
and career ready
College and Career Ready
Students
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Demonstrate independence
Build strong content knowledge
Respond to the varying demands of audience, task,
purpose and discipline
Comprehend and critique
Utilize evidence
Use technology and digital media strategically and
capably
Understand other perspectives and cultures
Examples of other districts
adopting Integrated Math…
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Ventura Unified
Oxnard Union
Moorpark Unified
Santa Barbara School District
Santa Ynez Union High School District
Fillmore Unified
Monterey County
Shasta County
Kings County
Most of Fresno County and more…
Why the change in Ojai?
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Building of connections between "different" math
subjects.
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Proven success of integrated approach
internationally
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Common Core State Standards
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Smarter Balanced Assessments – new testing for
California
The Three Shifts in Mathematics
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Focus: Strongly where
the standards focus
Coherence: Think
across grades and link
to major topics within
grades
Rigor: Require
conceptual
understanding, fluency,
and application
Source: achievethecore.org, VCOE
What is Integrated Math?
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Curriculum that combines several
mathematic topics
 Algebra
 Geometry
 Statistics
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Same math content taught and assessed
in new ways
Course Pathways
*Source: www.achievethecore.org, VCOE
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Graduation, College Info
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Graduation requirements remain the same
2
years of mathematics are currently required
OUSD school board will review need to
transition to a 3 year requirement given
state testing of 11th graders. 
 Colleges accept Integrated Math pathway
for college entrance prerequisites
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U.S. Performance Indicators
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The United States ranked 25th out of 34 top
performing countries in Math and 17th in Science
(2012, Programme for International Student Assessment of Educational
Progress)
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Current performance of U.S. students is not strong
enough to keep up with changing economy
42% of 4th graders and 36% of 8th graders scored proficient or
advanced in mathematics on the National Assessment of
Educational Progress, the Nation’s Report Card
 Approximately 40% of UC/CSU students enroll in remedial
classes in mathematics. Although performance on math CST’s
have been increasing, they are not adequately preparing our
students for success in career or college preparation
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Students as Problem Solvers
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Accountable for individual computation
and precision
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Approach solving problems with open
mind
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Collaborative as appropriate
Sample problem from Smarter
Balanced Assessments…
Integrated approach lends itself best to the
types of problems on the Smarter
Balanced Assessments
 This type of problem solving is aligned
with real life use of mathematics.
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The goal for math students…
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Common Core State Standards require all
high school students to develop an
integrated understanding of…
 algebra,
 geometry,
and
 data analysis
 problem solving and reasoning
 reading, writing and speaking
Support available
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Ask teacher
 Before
or after class, snack, lunch
 By appointment
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Tutor support – trained student tutors
 In
classes
 After school Mondays and Wednesdays
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2:45 – 3:45
Evening schedule pending
Past vs. Current System
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Past
Students learned
rules to solve
math problems
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Current
Students use
math to solve
real world
problems
Thank You!
 Questions?
 Fill
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Visit Integrated Math webpage for NHS
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out card with your email address and question
http://www.ojai.k12.ca.us/nordhoff/IntegratedMath.aspx
Attend Back to School Night on Sept. 8