Secondary Math Newsletter
March 2016
In This Issue...
Exit Criteria
Coming soon - New Process for TDG
Resource Adoption Update
HS Quarter Planning Guides
MS Unit Planning Guides
Rocky Mountain Teacher's Circle Flyer
Meet our new math IC: John Buch
Exit Criteria
Coming Soon! A New Process for TDG
Resource Adoption
Many of you are probably wondering about the upcoming math resource adoption (set for implementation in the fall of 2017). Here is a report of our progress. As indicated in the January newsletter, we have convened a small group of teachers and administrators who have been talking to teachers and students with the purpose of exploring 21st Century learning in a math classroom. We have been discussing the role of resources (curriculum resources as well as professional learning and coaching) in supporting teachers in creating engaging learning experiences for students. Our next steps are to develop a process to not just select a new textbook - but to design a more encompassing support system for teachers.
HS Quarter Planning Guides
The planning and pacing guides have been undergoing revision the last few years. Two years ago Integrated 1 was updated and last year Integrated 2 was updated. These updates were to create a better alignment with PARCC as the Colorado Academic Standards had been changed but the core books had not. At the end of the spring last year, we found out that PARCC would only be at the 9th grade level, but we left the Integrated 2 QPGs aligned to the PARCC. At this point, it would be time to update the Integrated 3 planning and pacing, however, we are considering a few issues. First of all, we will be exploring new resources for the 2017-2018 school year. This process has started but is in the early stages and you can expect further communication about this before the end of the year. This does effect what work we do with the QPGs for next year knowing that it is only for one year. We are also aware that there are students in the pipeline and if there are no changes made, then some students may see repeated content. With these moving parts, what makes sense for next year, and what is most helpful for you? We understand that your use of these documents may be limited, but would appreciate any feedback you can provide. We are encouraged by the work happening in your buildings and value your input as we consider the best options for all of our schools. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey before then end of the week so we can better meet your needs. Thank you for your time!
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