ASFMS Mathematics Overview

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Grade Level Expectations- Mathematics Strands

Number and Operation

Geometry and Measurement

Functions and Algebra

Data, Statistics, and Probability

GLEs Across Grade Levels

The GLE stem stays the same across grade levels. What changes is the depth to which the stem is developed, and what specific skills and concepts are addressed. (see handout)

At times this has led to the perception that the same things are being taught each year. It is more likely that the instructor is referencing previously taught material to build upon that prior knowledge.

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

•Data Around Us•Bits and Pieces•Covering and Surrounding•Variables and Patterns

•Stretching & Shrinking•Filling & Wrapping•Comparing & Scaling•Moving Straight Ahead

•Samples & Populations•Thinking with Mathematical Models•Say It With Symbols

Major Units by Grade Level

2(3) indicates end of grade 2 tested beginning of grade 3

Approximate Distribution of Emphasis

2 (3) 3(4) 4(5) 5(6) 6(7) 7(8)

Number and Operations

55% 50% 50% 45% 30% 20%

Geometry and Measurement

15% 20% 20% 25% 25% 25 %

Algebra and Functions

15% 15% 15% 15% 30% 40%

Data, Statistics, & Probability

15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Distribution of Emphasis

Program & Resources

Use a combination of the Connected Math Project -CMP(concept focus), Glencoe series (skill focus), and other supplementsWe are in the process of updating the Glencoe

series to include online components and multimedia capabilities to better model difficult concepts.

Dana Center

University of TexasWorking in a cohort with South Kingstown and

W. WarwickAll districts will be working with the Dana

Center starting next yearBig Idea is Curriculum Alignment

All instruction in a strandAll classes at a grade levelAll schools in a district

Off-Team Math

We have two different programs, one targeted at students who are struggling coming into grade 6, and the other, at students who at the end of grade 6 have shown themselves to be exceptional math students.

Math Enrichment is a course that students take in addition to their on-team math class. Much of the work revolves around deficiencies in basic skills.

Some students will take Algebra 1 in 7th grade, in place of their on-team math class, with those who complete the course satisfactorily, taking Algebra 2 in grade 8.

This Algebra 1 course is truly for those students who are so far ahead of the GLEs that it is inappropriate for them to be in their grade level class

Off-Team Math

Off-Team Math

We had a similar program about 8 years ago. Students had issues once they got into the high school course sequence, so we have developed different entrance criteria and are monitoring student achievement very closely.

Eligibility for the class is determined by multiple measures:Algebra Aptitude testNECAP scoresReport card gradesTeacher recommendation

Course Sequence 6-8

G rad e 8T e a ch in g G r. 8 G L E s

S o m e A lge b ra

A lg eb ra 1H o n o rs C o u rse

G rad e 7T e a ch in g G r. 7 G L E s

"P re -A lg e b ra"

G rad e 6T e a ch in g G r. 6 G L E s

Course Sequence 8-9

F IMF o un d atio n s in M a th(In te ns ive p ro gra m )

A lg eb ra 1

G rad e 8T e a ch in g G r. 8 G L E s

(S o m e A lge b ra)

A lg eb ra 2 A lg eb ra 2H o n o rs C o u rse

A lg eb ra 1H o n o rs C o u rse

Questions?Please feel free to ask your child’s math

teacher about what they are studying. They can give you specific information about the units.

There are some sheets available for you to jot down some thoughts/questions for me in particular.

Any feedback you give is much appreciated.