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Everyday Mathematics Allendale Board of Education Presentation April 6, 2015 Cathy Danahy Amy DAmbola

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Mathematics Curriculum Revision Cyclical Review process ensures the integrity of subjects, grades, and standards is preserved Math Review Process - Spring 2014 - March 2015 assembled Math leadership team conduced a thorough review of current research and effective instructional practices articulated goals adopted a vision statement devised a comprehensive process to review existing and new math resources

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Our Vision

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Curriculum Committee Process Research Labsite lessons gave information about what our students are doing well and where we would like them to grow Visitations throughout the Quad (including Allendale classrooms) Identification of 3 Math programs that fit our vision Site visits to view new Math programs Opportunities to speak with administrators, teachers and students on site visits Plenty of time to debrief Review of program material and vendor presentations Evaluation of resources according to a rubric developed from our vision statement

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Everyday Math 4 Comprehensive K-5 program that integrates content and mathematical practices through a student centered approach.

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Stages for learning math 1.Concrete 2. Pictorial 3. Abstract

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Why Everyday Math? Balance of conceptual and skill based work Focus on Problem solving Embraces creativity by exploring multiple methods Digital Enhancements engage students Skills are revisited throughout the scope and sequence of a year

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What does EM offer that Envision does not? Emphasis on problem solving Digital enhancements Standards alignment Real world connection Greater depth of understanding

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Manipulatives

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Digital Components

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Differentiation

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Everyday Math Skill Practice - Games

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Spiral Approach Exposure vs. mastery Math boxes revisit concepts Standards guide when concepts are mastered Skill practice for mastery is embedded in instruction

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Assessments Digital and print Procedural and fact based Problem solving and skill based Inform instruction

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Everyday Math and Special Education Structure of Everyday Math lessons lend themselves to modification Supports the goal of moving students into General Education Classes (LRE) Allows for abstract concepts to be explored in concrete ways

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Fifth Grade Transition year Connected Math and Everyday Math (select units from each) Supplemental skill based work

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Professional Development Unit development Unit modification In and out of the classroom support Differentiation Assessment Design Ongoing instructional coaching Parent Nights

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Frequently Asked Questions Are skills taught for mastery? Does my child have to memorize math facts? How will teachers adjust to the new way of teaching math? Why does my child need to learn multiple methods? Will my child learn traditional methods? How can parents support children at home?