Elementary Math Updates
Principals’ Meeting
June 23, 2011
TAP
• Teachers & Administrators Partnering for
Mathematics Learning (overview on Wiki)
• Possible 25 schools selected – pending final
funding approval
• Completely voluntary
– Email mtucker@wcpss.net no later than Friday, 6/24
• Selection process if more than 25 schools
– EOG data, EVAAS, geographic areas
5th/6th Compacted Math
• Rationale
– To be recommended for Pre-Algebra, students must
successfully complete the 6th grade curriculum
• Having 5th/6th compacted math in 5th grade allows students
to take Pre-Algebra in 6th grade
• Possible Pathways (handout)
– Consistency and equity across district
• Assure students receive appropriate acceleration based on
their needs
– Provide curriculum resources and support
The Criteria
• Very Strong AIG Identification AND overall Level 4
profile cards AND appropriate work samples
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• Strong AIG Identification with minimum scores of
98% on aptitude AND achievement tests AND
overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work
samples
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• Students with Strong AIG identification nominated
by SBCGE AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND
appropriate work samples
Available Resources/Support
• Pacing Guide posted to CMAPP
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Curriculums were compacted together to form units
Quarters 1 & 2 have active links
Designed as 45-60 min. lessons for 5 days a week
Blue Diamond Assessments are being created
Profile cards are being created
• ISD Staff Development (handout)
– July 6 (year-round) & August 22 (traditional)
– Opportunity to form cohorts of support
– Proposed 2nd semester date
• Online access to 6th grade materials
– Access codes will be distributed on ISD days
Communication with Parents
• Sample letter (handout)
– Sent home the first few days of school
– Asks for parent permission for child to participate in compacting
– Will be posted to Principal and AIG Wiki
• Instruction should begin the first week of school
– Assume permission and move if permission is denied
• Students can be moved back into 5th grade if needed
• Students will be graded on 5th and 6th grade curriculum
using Standards Based Grading
– Homeroom teacher should be the teacher of record
– Communicate student performance through profile card
• Students will still take the 5th grade EOG
Looking Forward
• If students are added or removed from the list,
please email Michelle Tucker.
• District-wide staff development &
communication about profile card expectations
and Level IV work samples
– Provided to IRT & AIG Teachers
• School level conversations about profile cards
and work samples
• More preparation time
District Impact
Number
Recommended
Number Not
Recommended
Number Pending
Total Reviewed
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District Data
Percentage
456
60%
172
22%
137
765
18%
100%
District-wide and individual school data is included in today’s
handouts.
Students left as “pending” can be reviewed on August 30th or
decided upon by the SBCGE.
Collaboration Time
• Brainstorm how schools can deliver the 5th/6th
compacted math course.
• Record responses on the index card.
– On the front of the card – Record ideas on how
your school plans to deliver the compacted
course.
– On the back of the card – Record any unanswered
questions you have.
• All feedback will be posted to the Principals’
Wiki.
Math Coach Initiative
2011-2012
Schools with District Math Coaches
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Aversboro
Barwell
Brentwood
Conn
Creech
Douglas
Forest Pines
Fox Road
Smith
Fuquay Varina
Green
Herbert Akins
Hilburn
Hodge
Hunter
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Lake Myra
Lincoln Heights
Lynn Road
Millbrook
North Ridge
Poe
Stough
Timber Drive
Wakelon
Walnut Creek
Wendell
Wilburn
Yates Mill
School Selection
• District Improvement at all levels of Math (based on 20102011 AYP)
• 29 schools selected
– Proficiency below 70% and/or EVAAS data
– Walnut Creek as a new school
• Name of math coach & contact information included in folder
Goals
• Improve the use of research-based
instructional practices
• Increase student achievement in mathematics
• Improve the fidelity of implementation of
Math Expressions in K-5 classrooms
• Increase the use of Math Talk as an
instructional strategy
Focus of Work
• Instructional Coaching
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Partnership with NCSU
Implement Jim Knight’s research on IC
Monthly coaching plans for each grade level
Individual coaching plans with classroom teachers as
needed (principal or teacher initiated)
• Math Staff Development
– Math Talk, Rigor & Differentiation, Common Core
• Walk-through data
– minimum of 3x per year
• Collaboration with Math Coach Coordinating
Teacher
Meeting Dates
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July 6 (year-round)
August 22 (traditional)
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
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January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 2
Attendance is required for all math coaches for the duration
of each meeting –
8:30-4:00.
Math Coach Expectations
• Attendance at all monthly
meetings
• Monthly coaching plans for
each grade level
• Monthly activity logs turned in
by the 5th of each month
• At least monthly participation
in K-5 PLTs
• Collaboration with districtlevel math team
• Focus on instructional
coaching (conferences with
teachers, model lessons,
observations of teachers) in
the math classroom
• Collaboration with IRT,
administration, teachers, &
other coaches
• Provide school-based staff
development as needed or
requested
Feedback to Principals
• Evaluations done at school level
• Feedback provided by district
– See handout for specifics
Contact Information
• Michelle Tucker, Senior Administrator
– mtucker@wcpss.net
– 850.1882
• Christie Harding, Coordinating Teacher
– cmclaughlin-harding@wcpss.net
– 850.1935