Elementary Math Resource Purchase

Elementary MathResource Purchase

June 10, 2014

Timeline2012-13

Begin textbook reviewDelay until 2013-14 school year

2013-14Continue review of textbooksReview textbook analysis toolsRecommend “consumable” one year optionPostpone full adoption until after 2014-15

Where we are now….2013-14 K-5 Math Instruction aligned with Common Core State StandardsBased on curriculum guides developed during the

2013 summerCurrent Everyday Math (2004)Engage NY, Georgia and other Race to the Top online

curriculums

Why postpone full adoption?Limited selection of math textbooks that were

completely redesigned after the release of the CCSS

Time required to do a full textbook evaluation using the above mentioned tools

Confidence of teachers in feeling fully able to assess textbooks based on limited experience using the newly developed Common Core Standards

Materials reviewed McGraw Hill – My Math (2013)Houghton Mifflin – Go Math (2012)Eureka Math (online version of Engage New York)

(2014)

Collect feedbackDifferentiationAssessment tools (both formative and summative)Activities that promote student inquiry, reflection,

critical thinking, problem solving and sense-makingBalance of skill development, conceptual

understanding and mathematics processesTechnology integrationHomework aligned with CCSSEase of use of the program

Recommendation of Teacher manual clear and conciseDifferentiated resources for support and enrichmentSupplemental resources for instruction (videos, student

tutorials)Student materials allow for content and practicePre-tests and post-tests Parent communication tools Electronic textbook that is fully functional on the iPadCost-effective resource for one year

Costs for My Math

Immediate Next StepsAfter board approval, teachers will be granted

online access to teacher and student materialsOnline webinars will be available for teachersJune/July – teachers to review 2013/14 resources

with My Math for integrationMid-July – materials delivered to buildingsAugust Institute Day – Professional Development

for all K-5 teachers

Future recommendationsAssemble committee to continue review of math

materialsCollect feedback on My Math materialsContinue to focus professional development on

math content and practices