PACE Math 2013-2014
• Overview
Overall Goals
Components of Program
Federal Changes to Math
Parent Communication
Student Expectations
Grading Scale
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Overall Goals
To develop a greater and deeper
understanding of mathematical terms,
concepts, processes, thinking, and problem
solving.
To become active problem solvers (know how to
approach a problem, identify effective strategies,
accurately solve problems, and be able to interpret
meaning of answers)
To communicate mathematical ideas with others
To appreciate mathematics in the real world
…..
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Components of Program
 Houghton Mifflin Math Expressions Series
• Used in whole group, small group, and
independent settings
• Used to learn, apply, and practice new
concepts/skills, review previously learned
concepts/skills, communicate ideas with others
and to demonstrate competency of skills
learned
• NOTE: New series used throughout district
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Components of Program (cont.)
 Supplementary Activities/Materials
• Used only if needed in whole group, small
group, and independent settings
• Used to apply and practice concepts/skills
learned in class if math series insufficiently
develops concept
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Components of Program (cont.)
 Calculators
• Used to develop and execute calculator skills
(mainly in 5th grade)
• Note: not used to compute on daily basis
Math Manipulatives/Games
• Used to build and practice mathematical skills
and thinking
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Common Core Standards Changes
Federal govt. created common standards for
all students in the area of math
Focus: greater depth for all (but we will
accelerate, too); guidelines for content and math
practices
Note: PACE will utilize Gr 3-6 materials
 Gr 3: Grades 3-4
 Gr 4: Grades 4-5
 Gr 5: Grade 6 (incl. few Gr. 7 standards)
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8 Mathematical Practices
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Parent/Teacher Communication
• Expressions Family letter (and
supplementary e-mails, as needed)
• Returned Student Work (Fridays and end of
units)
• Contact by e-mail OR phone (see handout)
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Expectations
 Come to class with all needed material
 Have homework completed on time and
with maximum effort
 Be focused and engaged in classroom
discussions and activities
 Accept challenge of class
“Every child deserves an opportunity to struggle.”
Dr. Sylvia Rimm
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Student Expectations
 Show respect for all classmates and Lincoln
teachers (Character Counts!)
 Ask for help, ask for clarification, ask
questions!
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Grading Scale
 New math report card inserts
Grade 3: achievement grade by standard
only
Grade 4-5: letter overall grade and
achievement grade by standard
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Grading Scale (cont.)
 Grade 3 -5 individual achievement grade by
standard:
 I = independently
 S = with support (exp. with extra time, opportunity to
make corrections, additional manipulatives, &/or other
accommodations majority of students are not receiving)
 N = not yet evident
NOTE: An asterisk (*) denotes modified curriculum
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Grading Scale (cont.)
 Grades 4-5 overall grades:
 A* = only “I”s & fact fluency is okay
 B* = some “I”s & “S”s & fact fluency is okay
 C* = only “S”s (no “I”s, but no “N”s) & fact fluency
is okay
 D* = some “S”s & “N”s
 F* = only “N”s
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Grading Scale (cont.)
 NOTE: Grades will be calculated by standard
now using only recent in-class summative
assessment
sample
standards
on report
card for
Gr 3:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Use strategies and properties to fluently multiply and divide within 100
Use multiplication and division to solve word problems
Identify and explain arithmetic patterns
Solve multi-step, whole- number word problems using the four
operations
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T1
T2
T3
Thank you for coming. I look
forward to working with you this
year.
Please stay afterwards if you have any other questions or want to
explore the classroom. Otherwise, please join Mrs. DeMarzo for her
presentation that will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
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