Strengthening Instructional Leadership in Mathematics

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Goals of the Project1. Examine the research-affirmed foundation of

mathematics content and process standards to deepen understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics

2. Examine the instructional shifts necessary to implement the AZCCRS in mathematics

3. Examine evidence-based practices for effective observation, coaching and evaluation of AZCCRS in mathematics

4. Examine effective practices to develop an understanding of the AZCCRS in mathematics for the parent/guardians, community members and other stakeholders

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Find the solution using as many different approaches as you can think of.

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Write a word problems which might lead to using this expression.

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Administrivia

• Pre-assessment redo• Travel• NCTM membership• Google Docs-login

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Sharing

• Successes• Information from MIST members• Concerns, Roadblocks

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Flagstaff Unified School District Mathematics Department

Vision Statement: The FUSD Mathematics Department envisions a comprehensive mathematics system where all students are successful and have access to a high quality and equitable mathematics program, which utilizes course/grade level collaborative teams as the building blocks for improving teaching and learning.

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PLC at Work

• Read Chapter 1 for next meeting-- October

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Curriculum Team Meetings

• Purpose (mission)• Structure (values/commitments from

members)• Products/artifacts (goals)

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Fraction Problem

• You do (students work individually)• We do (Collaborative work)• I do (Whole group with teacher leading and

clarifying)

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SHIFTS IN CLASSROOM PRACTICE

• Secondary mathematics department chairs chose #2 and #6 as the instructional focus for their department

#2 From students working individually toward a community of learners

#6 From a focus on correct answers toward focus on explanation and understanding

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Classroom Videos

• 4th grade or Geometry• View the video recording evidence of the

key shifts and of desired teacher and student behaviors as you watch.

• Share/compare with your group• Engage in the reflection prompts, be sure

to allow time for the last two questions

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Evaluating Instructional Materials

• EQuIP Rubric for evaluating lessons or units

• 4 Dimensions

• Sample exemplars or exemplar if improved

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Publisher’s Criteria

• Publisher’s Criteria for Instructional materials for textbooks

• Other tools available at Achievethecore.org for applying the publisher’s criteria and evaluating textbook or other programs

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The Flagstaff Unified School District supports:

• A rigorous, cohesive, and focused set of K-12 standards, which challenges students to persevere in their learning.

• Collaborative learning environments in which students are actively engaged

with relevant learning tasks that promote creative problem solving and reasoning.

• Preparing our students for the dynamic career opportunities of the next generation.

Additionally the FUSD Mathematics Department values:• A balanced approach to mathematics education, which divides instructional

time equally between building conceptual understanding, attaining procedural fluency and the application of this learning in various contexts.

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Feedback on the session

• Thank you

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