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The Journey of Our Math Department
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School Demographics
- Grade 9-12
- 500 Students (2014-15)
- 33.6 FTE Teaching Positions (with Administration time included)
- 45.0 Staff Including Administrative Assistants, Educational Assistants, Family School
Wellness Workers (FSW’s), Video Conference Coordinator and our Resource Officer
New Hampshire:
8 staff for three days
Visited three schools – guided by Joe DiMartino
ELO’S
Competency based learning
USING PD TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE
INVESTIGATING BEST PRACTISE
Curriculum Deconstruction
Competency Statements for Wm. E. Hay
Mathematics for grades 9 through 12:
Upon completion of grade 12 a student will
have developed a combination of some/all of
the following competencies depending upon
the stream of math they should be able to…
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4.
Use proportion to solve real-life problems.
Use algebra to solve real-life problems.
Connect numbers to real-life experiences
Communicate ideas effectively using
graphs.
5. Use shapes and objects to solve real-life
problems.
6. Use tools and estimation to determine
measurements.
7. Use trigonometry to solve real-life
problems.
8. Use logic and critical thinking to solve reallife problems.
9. Use statistics to display information
regarding real-life problems.
10. Develop an appreciation of mathematics in
society.
Math 9-3
C3 - Connect numbers to real-life experiences
50%
Whole Numbers
Number Theory
Fractions
Algebra
Decimals
Ratio and Proportion
Percent
C4 - Communicate ideas effectively using graphs.
5%
Coordinate Graphing (supplement)
C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine
measurements.
25%
Metric Measurement
Customary Measurement
Circle, Cylinders, and Time
C5 - Use shapes and objects to solve real-life
problems.
15%
Draw and Classify Triangles (supp.)
Transformations (supp.)
Intro to Geometry
Scale drawing
C9 - Use statistics to display information regarding
real-life problems.
Graphs
5%
Competency breakdown by course…
Math 9: Semester Breakdown
Semester 1 – 3 credit course
C3 - Connect numbers to real-life experiences
*100%
30%
Units of Study
Rational Numbers
Powers and Square Roots
Spreadsheets
If Time Permits Intro to Polynomials
*Weighting for semester one Math 9 course.
Semester 2 – 5 credit course
70%
C2 - Use algebra to solve real-life problems.
20%
Linear Relations
Polynomials
Notes: Focus on Specific Outcome 3 under General
Outcome: Represent algebraic expressions in multiple
ways.
C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine
measurements.
20%
Measurement
Similar Polygons
Symmetry
C6 - Use tools and estimation to determine
measurements.
10%
Circle Geometry
C9 - Use statistics to display information regarding
real-life problems.
10%
Data Collection and Analysis
Probability
Spreadsheets
Provincial Achievement Test
10%
Math 20-1:
C2 - Use algebra to solve real-life problems.
65%
Sequence and Series
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Equations
Radical Expressions and Equations
Rational Expressions and Equations
Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions
Systems of Equations
Systems of Linear and Quadratic Inequalities
Focus - Factoring Review
C4 - Communicate ideas effectively using graphs.
20%
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Equations
Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions
Systems of Equations
Systems of Linear and Quadratic Inequalities
C7 - Use trigonometry to solve real-life problems.
15%
Trigonometry
Lesson
Delivery
Assessment
Reporting
Competencies
Planning
Assessment
Planning
PD time
Grade consistency
Stream consistency
Communication consistency
Curriculum Prototyping
Lesson Delivery
Variable timetable
TA time
Math Enhancement
Math Restorative
Combination Courses
Work At Your Own Pace Courses
Accelerated Courses
Math Demonstrations
All formative assessments must be completed
before the summative assessment can be
attempted.
Formative and Summative Assessment
Assessment
Typical Test Day
Assessment Supports
ZAP
Re-do’s
Exam Room
Assessment Reporting
Investigating the merits of the Carnegie Unit was the CATALYST for
change:
Timetable Change
Project Week
Teacher Advisory
Action Research
Variable Timetable
Restorative Classes
Courses Offered Outside of School Time
Innovative Blended Programs
Collaborative PD Time
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
Student Resource Team (SRT)
Portfolios
Student Learning Conferences
Assessment Changes (Formative/Summative, Re-Do’s, No Zero’s, Competency
Based Assessment)
Exam Room
ZAP Room
Math Enhancement Course
Math Tutorial Room
Student Voice - Tell Them From Me Survey and Student Comment Box
Flipped classroom
Accelerated programs
Our Math Crew
Starting/Continuing Your Own Math Journey
[email protected]
Celebrate your strengths and focus on your
weaknesses.
Maintain a common focus.
“High School isn’t broken, it is just obsolete.”
Joe DiMartino
Start by standing back….
Ian Jukes
Start anywhere and follow it
everywhere.
Margaret Wheatley