WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
2
(MS) TC
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Parent Informational Meeting
May 6, 2013
INTRODUCTIONS
Brian J. Walmsley, Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Marianne Ochalek, Executive Director of School Improvement
Annette Lauria, Interim Executive Director of Instruction
Dr. Catherine Neuhoff, Director of Special Programs
Doris Duzyj, Content Specialists
Anthony Viviano, ELA Content Specialist
Lynnette Maciezni, Science Content Specialist
Alison Winiarski, Mathematics Content Specialist
John Foradori, Mathematics Content Specialist
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
CONGRATULATIONS TOP 20%
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
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DYNAMIC STRATEGIC PLAN
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STRATEGIC PLAN
2012-13 * 2013-14 * 2014-15 * 2015-16 * 2016-17
January 30, 2013
Publication
Preparing
21st Century Learners
for a Globally Competitive World
WHY A (MS)2TC?
To build upon the success of the high
school Macomb Mathematics Science
Technology Center whose mission aims to form
strong partnerships with families and
communities by creating the best innovative
learning environment that fosters excellence
and vision in teaching, learning, serving, and
discovering relationships between
mathematics, science, technology, and society
serving high ability high school students.
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
(MS)2TC PROGRAM GOALS
The goal is to research, design, implement,
and develop a powerful, unique learning
environment and experience for high
achieving students at the middle school
level that integrates mathematics, science,
English language arts, and technology.
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
PROFILE OF A (MS)2TC STUDENT
Learning Characteristics:
• Learns rapidly
• Prefers complex and challenging tasks
• Knows about many things
• Verbally proficient
• Reads at an early age
• Skilled in problem solving
• Recognizes relationships
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
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PROFILE OF A (MS)2TC STUDENT
Creative Characteristics:
• Asks ‘what if’ questions
• Intellectual playfulness
• Nonconformist
• Enjoys experimentation
• Keen sense of humor
• Invents new methods or solutions
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
PROFILE OF A (MS)2TC STUDENT
Motivational Characteristics:
• Passionate interests
• Persistent task completion
• Requires little direction
• Assumes responsibility
• Strong beliefs
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(MS)2TC CURRICULUM
Mathematics
Science
English Langauge Arts
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T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Framed around the Next Generation
Science Standards:
Grade 6 – Physical Science
Grade 7 – Life Science
Grade 8 – Earth and Space Science
The NGSS integrate English language arts
and mathematics
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T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
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SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Grade 6 – Physical Science Topics:
–Force and Motion
–Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
–Relationship Between Energy and Forces
–Structure and Properties of Matter
–Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life
–Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
–Information Technologies and Instrumentation
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SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Grade 6 – Physical Science Topics:
The program is bound by these science and engineering practices:
Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Planning and carrying out investigations
Engaging in argument from evidence
Analyzing and interpreting data
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
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T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
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MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM
Accelerated Math 6
Covers a blend of 6th & 7th grade Common Core Standards
•Connected Mathematics Project 3 (CMP3)
– TI N-Spires with Navigator
– TI Data Collection Sensors
– Geometers Sketchpad
•Integrating skills learned each quarter with Science Engaging
students in the Continental Mathematics League
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
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MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM
The following math topics will be explored throughout the year :
– Number System Fluency
– Rate, Ratio, & Proportional Reasoning Using Fractions
– Expressions
– One-Step Equations and Inequalities
– Area and Volume
– Statistics
– Rational Explorations: Numbers and Their Opposites
– Operations with Rational Numbers
– Expressions and Equations
– Ratios and Proportional Relationships
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
MATHEMATICS PRACTICES
The 8 Common Core Mathematical Practice Standards
will be interwoven throughout math instruction:
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Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
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ELA CURRICULUM
WRITING
READING
• Text Types and Purposes
• Keys Ideas and Details
• Production and Distribution of
• Craft and Structure
• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Writing
• Research to Build and Present
• Read a range of texts
Knowledge
• Range of Writing
SPEAKING & LISTENING
• Comprehension and Collaboration
• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
M I DDL E S CH O O L M AT H E MATI CS S CI E NCE
T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
(MS)2TC
(MS)2TC PROGRAM
A vision for the curriculum that is:
• Simultaneously enhanced and advanced when
appropriate
• Gives students time to “connect” to the topic
• Project and theme based
• Approached from an interdisciplinary
perspective
• Flexible in its delivery
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(MS) 2TC PROGRAM
A vision to create opportunities for students to:
• Establish friendships
• Celebrate uniqueness
• Team-build, collaborate, and communicate
• Experience academic competitions
• Community activities
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T E CH NO L O G Y C E NT E R
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MS AND HS PROGRAM
Students who are accepted into the (MS)2TC
must apply for the MMSTC (High School
Program) in their 8th grade year.
Students not accepted into the (MS)2TC may
also apply for MMSTC in their 8th Grade
Year.
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LOGISTICS
May 6th – Student and Parent Applications Due
May 7-18th – Teacher Recommendation Forms Due
May 18th or May 20th – CogAT
Week of June 10th – Notification Letters
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LOGISTICS
Schedules adjusted to reflect (MS)2TC
schedule.
Transportation
Nutrition Services (e.g. Breakfast/Lunch)
Open House/Meet the Teacher
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MMSTC
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