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