Secondary Mathematics Updates
April 27, 2020
DL Course Feedback
For FLVS specific content, please email gdhd@flvs.net directly with the correction. Please CC either Odalis Tavares, Ben Aguilar or Joanne Glenn in the email. Thank you!
DL Middle School Professional Learning Opportunity
Overview
Teachers will develop strategies to support students with unfinished learning, especially students with disabilities and English language learners, meet the expectations of a middle school mathematics classroom by using math language routines.
Teachers will develop understanding of Math Language Routines 8, 7, & 6 to provide all students, especially ESE & ELL students with
- Instructional explicitness
- Minimized learning challenge
- Strong conceptual knowledge for procedures taught
- Synthesized learning
When Will the Mathematics Virtual Learning Series Occur?
The Virtual Learning Series will last six weeks, beginning the week of April 27th and concluding the week of June 1st. The six-week series is divided into three cycles, lasting two weeks each, as follow:
· Cycle 1: Week of April 27 and week of May 4
· Cycle 2: Week of May 11 and week of May 18
· Cycle 3: Week of May 25 and the week of June 1
How long does each cycle last?
· Week 1 of each cycle is self-paced and will take between 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete
· Week 2 of each cycle is a live zoom PD with teachers across the districts and is scheduled for 45 minutes
When & how do I register?
Participants have until April 26th to register in myPGS.
· 6th Grade Course Code: 3362
· 7th Grade Course Code: 3363
· 8th Grade Course Code: 3366
How many recertification points do I earn?
- Participants will earn 6 ESE recertification points.
For additional information about this opportunity click here.
DL High School Course Updates
Geometry
Volumes Quiz - There are a couple of corrections in this quiz.
- Question 1, should be 134 cm cubed;
- Question 4, should be 195.5 in cubed;
- Question 5 should be 4 inches (a)
Unit H Review - Question 2: The answer is 30. It has been corrected in the student's answer key.
Prob and Stats
3.05 project has been deleted from the Scope and Sequence. Students only need to complete up to 3.04
Pre-Calc and Advanced Topics
In the assignment, Ellipses and Hyperbolas Handout, please provide the students with the foci (3,6)(3,-2) for question 7. Thank you!
Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 materials
As we start preparing for next year, we would love to hear your feedback on a couple of things. Please select this Link to see the recommended sequence, then select this link to provide feedback for the SLN. In the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing digital access information so you can start familiarizing yourself with the program and online platform. Stay tuned!
Together We Learn: Call for Session Proposals
Are you doing awesome things in your school or classroom?
Do you have innovative ideas to share with colleagues?
Pasco County Schools would like to take this opportunity to invite you to share your expertise with educators from around the county by presenting at our summer learning events
happening this July.
Our call for proposals is open to all staff who would like to host sessions to be held during Together We Learn which will take place from July 27th – July 29th with a target audience of teachers, coaches, school support staff, SRP, and school leaders.
Submit your proposal to present a session and join your colleagues in exploring best practices
happening right here in Pasco County!
Proposal deadline is May 8, 2020
Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.
DL High School Honors Courses
Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month which is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach our students how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. To celebrate the month and encourage our students to be financially smart citizens in our communities, Pasco County Schools has several virtual events/challenges planned and resources to encourage Financial Literacy Fridays. This would be a great opportunity to share resources via an announcement or a zoom. Many of our parents and students are dealing with financial uncertainty during this health crisis, and may want to learn together.
Pasco County Schools, in partnership with USF Stavros Center, is excited to host a weekly Financial Literacy challenge . These events are designed to help parents/guardians, employees, community members and students with financial planning matters and getting more information for starting a financially successful future. Two 25 minutes webinars will also be provided on Wednesday April 15th and April 29th at 4:00 PM- these will be live lessons on how to embed these resources with students or even with your own children. Teachers who attend sessions will be able to earn professional development points.
Resources may be found here with further details for the weekly challenges. Please encourage students and staff to shower our Pasco Schools Social Media with their images.
SEL/Compassionate Schools
Your Secondary Mathematics Team
Ben Aguilar, Sr. Specialist - Middle School
Raul Gonzalez, Math Specialist - Fivay High School
Mary Moss, Math Specialist - Middle School
Odalis Tavares, Sr. Specialist - High School