MathematicsCommon Core State Standards (CCSS)

- Middle School Curriculum/program

adoption

-Audience: BOE Curriculum Committee

-Presenter: Craig M. Creller, K-12 Instructional Specialist

-Date: August 2013

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Recent Changes in America…

• Common Core State Standards movement(CCSS)• - Voluntary, but almost Universal (46 States)• - Two testing Consortiums (PARC & SBAC), both

promising computerized testing and performance assessments.

• - Change in content AND teaching practices

• * Common Core State Standards (CCSS):http://www.corestandards.org/

Common Core Standards Adoption by State

                                                                                                                                                                                       

http://www.ascd.org/common-core/common-core-standards.aspx

CCSS are coming …(fast!)

• “The Connecticut Frameworks was a guiding document for statewide curriculum until July 2010 when the State Board of Education adopted the CCSS, which is the current guidance for curriculum.

• National Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) testing begins in the 2014-15 school year.

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)A Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT) dynamically adjusts to the trait level of each examinee as the test is being administered.

Efficiency: CATs are more efficient than conventional tests—they

generally reduce test length by 50% or more.

Control of measurement precision: A properly designed CAT can measure or classify all

examinees with the same degree of precision.

The System

Optional Interim assessment system—

Summative assessment for accountability

Last 12 weeks of year*

DIGITAL CLEARINGHOUSE of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools.

Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined

PERFORMANCETASKS

• Reading• Writing• Math

END OF YEARADAPTIVE ASSESSMENT

* Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions.

English Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades 3–8 and High School, Grade 11

Computer AdaptiveAssessment andPerformance Tasks

BEGINNING OF YEAR

END OF YEAR

Source: http://www.ets.org

INTERIM ASSESSMENT

Computer AdaptiveAssessment andPerformance Tasks

INTERIM ASSESSMENT

...the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium can be found online at

http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/

CSDE Web site at

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sdeStudent Assessment Link – SBAC

Teaching and Learning Link – CCSS

OR, visit the NPS CCSS website for a link to the tests at http://portal.norwalkps.org/curriculum/ccss/Pages/default.aspx

CCSS - Major Shifts, K-5 - MATH• Numeration and operation intensified, and introduced earlier

• Memory of basic addition and multiplication facts at specific grades

• Early place value foundations

• Regrouping as composing / decomposing

• Specific references are made to using the “standard algorithm”

• • Emphasis on using unit fractions

• • Emphasis on number line as visualization /structure

• Focus on properties of operations

•Some topics held “sacred” at certain grade levels have changed.

•K – No time, money, calendar, graphs or patterning. Count by 10’s and 1’s to 100, using fingers to represent addition and subtraction.

•Gr. 1 – No money or fractions. Count, read, write and represent numbers to 120.

•Gr. 2 – No fractions, perimeter and area. Memory of all addition facts.

•Gr. 3 – Memory of all multiplication facts. Study of fractions begins.

•Gr. 4 – Fluently add and subtract multi-digit problems using the standard algorithm. Emphasis on unit fractions and using the numberline.

•Gr. 5 – No ratio, proportion and percent – starts in grade 6.

•Gr. 6-8 – Two paths – Traditional and Accelerated (Alg. In 8th)

•Gr. 9-12 – An 11th grade computerized test that covers Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. CT has legislated, but yet to determine if there will be “EXIT” exams in Algebra 1, geometry, biology, American history, and grade 10 English as per CT Statute 10-221.

Key PointsFocus and coherence• Focus on key topics at each grade level.• Coherent progressions across grade levels.Balance of concepts and skills• Content standards require both conceptual

understanding and procedural fluency.Mathematical practices• Foster reasoning and sense-making in mathematics.College and career readiness• Level is ambitious but achievable.

Design and OrganizationStandards for Mathematical Practice• Carry across all grade levels• Describe habits of mind of a mathematically expert student

Standards for Mathematical Content• K-8 standards presented by grade level• Organized into domains that progress over several grades• Grade introductions give 2–4 focal points at each grade level• High school standards presented by conceptual theme

(Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics & Probability)

Math TEACHING must change …

Instructional Shifts in MATH

• FOCUS“Less is more”, “Depth over Breadth”, Fewer topics

• COHERENCEDevelopmentally appropriate progressions: ie – What can or should a child

learn at each grade level

• RIGOR (balanced)Fluency (“fast & accurate”), Concepts (“Deep Understanding”) &

Application (“Real World”)

QUESTIONS…

We are executing our 5-year plan

Content Areas

2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

K-5 Implementation K-5 Implementation K-5 Evaluation K-5 Development K-5 Implementation6-8 Implementation 6-8 Implementation 6-8 Implementation 6-8 Evaluation 6-8 Development9-12 Development 9-12 Development 9-12 Implementation 9-12 Implementation 9-12 ImplementationK-12 Implementation K-5 Implementation K-5 Evaluation K-5 Development K-5 Implementation

6-8 Evaluation 6-8 Development 6-8 Implementation 6-8 Implementation9-12 Implementation 9-12 Evaluation 9-12 Development 9-12 Implementation

Business 9-12 Implementation 9-12 Evaluation 9-12 Development 9-12 Implementation 9-12 Implementation

Social Studies K-12 Implementation K-12 Implementation K-12 Evaluation K-12 Development K-12 Implementation

K-5 Evaluation K-5 Development K-5 Implementation K-12 Implementation K-12 Implementation6-12 Implementation 6-12 Evaluation 6-12 DevelopmentK-5 Implementation K-5 Implementation K-5 Evaluation K-5 Development K-5 Implementation6-12 Implementation 6-12 Evaluation 6-12 Development 6-12 Implementation 6-12 Implementation

World Languages 6-12 Implementation 6-12 Evaluation 6-12 Development 6-12 Implementation 6-12 Implementation

Physical Education

K-12 Implementation K-12 Implementation K-12 Evaluation K-12 Development K-12 Implementation

Art K-12 Implementation K-12 Implementation K-12 Evaluation K-12 Development K-12 Implementation

Music K-12 Implementation K-12 Implementation K-12 Evaluation K-12 Development K-12 Implementation

Academically Talented

Development Implementation Implementation Implementation Evaluation

Family and Consumer Sciences

Implementation Implementation Evaluation Development Implementation

Health Evaluation Development Implementation Implementation Implementation

Technology Education

Implementation Implementation Evaluation Development Implementation

Pre-School Evaluation Evaluation Development Implementation Implementation

Mathematics

Language Arts

The Curriculum Revision Schedule ensures an ongoing and systematic review of each subject area. The schedule allows for spacing the reviews of subject areas to minimize an overload of reviews at any one time and maintains a balance in the introduction of program changes and new materials for students and staff. The schedule shows a five-year framework: evaluation - development - implementation - implementation and implementation. All core content areas have been revised to reflect information of CCSS by 2014.

CURRICULUM REVISION SCHEDULE

ELL

Science

NPS math updates …• All 12 elementary schools are now on the Common

Core w/computerized Benchmarks.• Common Core Algebra and Geometry will begin this

September (Fall 2013).• Support for all Learners - Intensified Algebra and

Math for College Success + Interventions.• Benchmarks for ALL CCSS subjects/grades.• We are improving math instruction at all levels via

curriculum, programs & support.• * We must move grade 6-8 onto the CCSS this Fall!

Overarching Questions• Do we have what Reeves and Marzano call a

“guaranteed and viable curriculum”?

• Is our curriculum “common” to all schools?

• What common assessments exist? Are they algined to CCSS standards? How are they used? – To Drive Instruction? - For Progress Reports?

• Student Achievement across the District???

CCSS Curriculum and Pacing

• - It’s Already done … (Just waiting to align resources)

• - Written nearly 2 years ago …

• - We chose a resource (Big Ideas) in 2011-2012 …(and tested it in 7th grade at NHMS as part of a “national” pilot in 2011-2012)

Pacing Guide (sample)= gr. 6

Grade 6 Pacing Guide

Unit Title Standards Pacing Standards Sequential Pacing (Big Ideas)

1. Using Expressions and Equations 4 weeks

6.EE.1 6.EE.5 6.EE.2 6.EE.6 6.EE.3 6.EE.7 6.EE.4 6.EE.8

Marking Period #1

2. Operating with Positive Rational Numbers 4 weeks

6.NS.1 6.NS.2 6.NS.3 6.NS.4 6.G.2

3. Understanding Positive and Negative Numbers 2 weeks

6.NS.5 6.NS.6 6.NS.7 6.NS.8

Marking Period #2

4. Applications of Geometry 3 weeks 6.G.1 6.G.3 6.G.4

5. Ratios and Rates 3 weeks 6.RP.1 6.RP.2 6.RP.3

Marking Period #3

6. Algebraic Reasoning 5 weeks 6.EE.6 6.EE.7 6.EE.9

7. Statistics and Distribution 5 weeks

6.SP.1 6.SP.2 6.SP.3 6.SP.4 6.SP.5

Marking Period #4

We have a robust website w/Resources

QUESTIONS…

Steering Committee Recommendations

• #1 - Adopt a “common” Common Core (CCSS) math program for all middle schools NOW!

• #2 – Begin work on CCSS Algebra (in process), Geometry (in process), and Algebra II (Fall 2013). Common Core Algebra and Geometry will be taught beginning this Fall (2013).

• #3 – Increase PD & Coaching. (grant funding?)

What were our Criteria???• Alignment to Common Core – for both Content and the

teaching (Standards for Mathematical Practice)

• Differentiation and SRBI interventions – Tiered instruction, Enrichment, Strategies & Materials.

• English Language Learner (ELL) accessibility – Not just translations, but Audio components, Interventions & Activities.

• Teacher and Technology tools – PD Tutorials, Abundant resources, Data warehouse and control, electronic assessment, unlimited access for teachers and students…

Rubric (blank)

Program/Publisher Alignment to CCSS Differentiation ELL accessability Technology Total(s)score 0-4 score 0-4 score 0-4 score 0-4

Big Ideas - Larson

Math 1, 2, 3 - Glencoe

Carnegie - Carnegie

Agile Mind - Dana Inst.

GO Math - HMH

Connected Math 3 - Pearson

Two (2) clear finalists …

• Big Ideas and Glencoe “Math”

Strengths of both Programs …

• - Robust websites

• - Good Teacher resources

• - Good student resources (including an online tutor)

• - Traditional (6, 7, 8) and Accelerated (6, 7, Algebra in 8th) pathways

Who is picking what in CT?

• Wallingford• Bethel• CT Children’s Med Ctr. Sch.• Waterbury• Fairfield• Franklin• Trumbull• 6-6 InterDistrict Magnet• Diocese of Bridgeport• South Windsor• Watkinson School• Granby• Weston

• New Canaan • New Haven• Lyme-Old Lyme• Litchfield• Coventry• Region 13 – Durham• Region 14 – Woodbury• Ledyard• Montville• Rocky Hill

In addition to the Rubrics …Both finalists went through the Student Achievement Partners

(SAP) “Publisher’s Criteria” for CCSS

The Results …

Clear WINNER !!!• Major Work (content)• Pacing• Algebra preparation• Instruction (SMPs)• Homework• Focus• Cost less!

* See attached notes below for a more detailed analysis

Big Ideas demo (time permitting)

- Note the reduced size of the book- Note the reduced number of topics- Note the emphasis on skills and content-

Author/Publisher = Dr. Ron LarsonBig Ideas Learning, LLC

- a “Rock Star” in the math world - Author of over 50 math textbooks - > 5 million students use a Larson book every year - Penn State math professor since 1970 * Spoke at our NPS Convocation @ BMHS - 2011

Big Ideas awards:• 2010 - Textbook Excellence Award (TEXTY) • 2012 - Textbook Excellence Award (TEXTY)• 2013 – Most Promising Textbook award

QUESTIONS…

We need to work together for the future of all of Norwalk's

students!!!

Resources/Links/Contacts• Norwalk’s Common Core (CCSS) math website:

http://portal.norwalkps.org/curriculum/K12/math/Pages/Common%20Core(Math).aspx

• Norwalk’s Common Core website: http://portal.norwalkps.org/curriculum/ccss/Pages/default.aspx

• More CCSS info (ASCD “SmartBrief”): http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/encodeServlet?issueid=7AEA4AE6-593B-4FE7-BECE-AB23F4BA7311&sid=156fe0e9-3089-4f61-85db-959fe27118bd

Craig M. CrellerK-12 Instructional Specialist, MathematicsNorwalk Public Schools(203)-854-4111, crellerc@norwalkps.org