• Math Plan September 2022

     

    Ms. Keisha Redd-Hannans, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Ms. Monica Joyner, Math Supervisor

     

    Standards of Mathematical Practice

    Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

    Use appropriate tools strategically

    Reason abstractly and quantitatively

    Attend to precision

    Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of other

    Look for and make use of structure

    Model with mathematics

    Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

     

    K - 12

    Progress Monitoring Tool

    What data is being collected?

    Assessment Type (screener, diagnostic, formative, summative, etc.)

    How is the data being collected?

    How often is the data being collected?

    iReady Math (K-5)

    The benchmark

    Progress monitoring for

    iReady Assessment

    3x/year (fall, winter,

    Includes 6th grade in

    assessments are given

    mathematical standards

    portal

    spring)

    schools using iReady

    to students to gather

         

    for grade 6

    baseline data and then

         
     

    to monitor growth over

         
     

    a period of time toward

         
     

    standard-based learning. The results are used to determine the skills to be tracked for each individual learner.

         

    IXL Universal Screener (7-12)

    Includes 6th grade for schools using enVisions for grade 6

    The benchmark assessments are given to students 7-12 to gather baseline data and then to monitor growth over a period of time toward

    standard-based learning. The results are used to determine the skills to be tracked for each individual learner.

    Diagnostic

    IXL Snapshot Diagnostic on ixl.com

    3x/year (fall, winter, spring)

    District Unit or Quarterly Assessments

    Item-analysis of student performance

    Formative, summative

       

    Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs)

    The IABs are given to students in grades 3-8 to gather information about students’ content knowledge of specific concepts.

    summative

    CT Portal System

    3x/year (Q1, Q2, Q3)

     

    K-12 Data Analysis and Decision-Making

    How often is the data being reviewed and by whom?

    What

    solution-oriented processes are in place to make decisions?

    What steps is the District taking to see building and classroom level data? How is the District sharing findings with individual schools?

    Who at the District level is responsible for providing plan implementation support and follow-up?

    Weekly K - 8 Grade Level Meetings

    Data Teams

    Implementation of DecisionEd (Projected Jan 2023)

    All staff will have access to data daily

    Sharing

    Bi-Annual Principals and Assistant Principals Meetings

    Superintendent’s annual data meeting

      Math Supervisor

      Monthly Department Meetings in grades 9 - 12

      Building Leadership Data Teams

      Assistant Superintendents

      District Math Coaches

      School Quality Reviews (twice a year)

         
       

      District Data Teams

       
       

      State Monitoring Meetings

       
       

      Scientific Research-Based Interventions

       

       

      School Level Leadership

      Practice

      Who ensures that the practice is informed by a specific purpose?

      How is the purpose communicated?

      How often is the data collected?

      How often is the data being reviewed and by whom?

      How is the data being shared and by whom?

      Classroom Walkthroughs

      Executive Team and school level leadership set the purpose for walkthroughs to align with professional development and district math plan.

      The Content Supervisor met with the Executive Team to review the K-12 Math Plan to identify the year around the 8 Standards of Mathematical Practice, and the district focus of small group instruction. School level leadership teams then will meet and ensure the school staff will be informed.

      The “Look Fors 2.0” document will provide guidance

      TBD by school

      Daily logs

      Monthly coaching logs

        Bldg Leadership Team Meetings. to share school wide trends

        Trends addressed at Grade Level Team Meetings

        Data from schools are shared through District Math Coach Meetings

          TBD by school

          Weekly

          Bimonthly

            Feedback on Data and Practice

            Assistant Superintendents and school leadership teams will define how feedback is shared with school teams to set clear goals for growth.

            School leadership will leverage the 7 Week Progress Monitoring schedule and weekly grade level meetings to review data sets, create growth plans and clearly articulate expectations for best practice strategies taught within PD

            TBD by school schedule for Bldg. Leadershi p

            Every 7 Weeks

              Leadership shares at school wide meetings, grade level meetings and with SPMT.

                TBD by school

                Every 7 Weeks

                  Monitoring of Plan Implementation

                  Content Supervisor will set the plan and criteria for reviewing alignment to the reading plan.

                  School leadership teams will monitor school plans for alignment to the math plan.

                  Coach Meetings will have allotted time to review evidence of instructional alignment to the math plan.

                  Superintendent Meetings will have an allotted time to review evidence of instructional alignment to the math plan.

                  Weekly

                  Bimonthly

                  Monthly

                    The data is reviewed continually by district and school leadership through school visits, reviews and ongoing professional development and small group meetings.

                      Weekly

                      Bimonthly

                      Monthly

                         

                        Professional Development

                        Topic

                        Audience

                        Timeline

                        Expected Outcome

                        Using Reflective Practices to Enhance Instruction

                        Math Coaches

                        August, 2022

                        Describe productive actions and beliefs about teaching and learning math and how they come to life in i-Ready Classroom Mathematics.

                        Critically reflect on their practice and characterize strengths to build on and shifts they might want to make.

                        Identify steps to take and tools to use to enhance instruction.

                          Promoting Strong Mathematical Conversations

                          K-5 Math Teachers

                          TBD

                          Use the

                          Try–Discuss–Connect routine to build student ownership, perseverance, and a deep understanding of mathematics.

                          Create a mathematics community where students justify their reasoning and respond to the reasoning of their peers.

                          Plan to elevate

                                 

                            mathematical conversations by implementing Teacher Moves.

                            Building Inclusive/Productive Math Communities

                            Still exploring

                            TBD

                            Teachers will learn strategies to support building inclusive and productive math communities in their classrooms.

                            EnVisions training (in-person)

                            6-12 math teachers

                            September, 2022 - June, 2023

                            Outcomes TBD based on teacher and coach need

                            EnVisions training (online tutorials and webinars)

                            https://mysavvastraining.com/p roducts/envision-2018-aga-cc/t utorials

                            Topics are grouped in the following categories:

                            Virtual Program Activation (2) Getting Started (7)

                            Using Savvas Realize (4) Recorded Webinars (4) Ready for Instruction (2) Assessments and Reporting (2)

                            Additional Resources (4)

                            6-12 math teachers and coaches

                            August, 2022 - June, 2023

                            Outcomes include:

                            Dive in to print components and digital resources on Savvas Realize; Learn the key elements of the enVision Mathematics topic and lesson structure through planning a lesson; Explore innovative ways to strengthen your instruction and increase student engagement through classroom observations and program components.

                                   

                              Dive in to digital resources on Savvas Realize; Learn the key elements of the enVision A|G|A lesson structure; Explore innovative ways to strengthen your instruction and increase student engagement through classroom observations and program components.

                              Explore enVision © 2018 A|G|A Common Core program components, instructional design, resources, and teacher support tools.

                              Learn more about Savvas Realize navigation, Realize and Google Classroom Integration, Realize Reader, and Progress Monitoring and Reporting Tools on the Savvas Realize platform.

                                iReady training

                                K-6 math teachers

                                August 2022 - June, 2023

                                Utilize the curriculum to provide engaging lessons

                                  Monthly New Teacher PLC’s

                                  New (1st year in New Haven) Math Teachers grades 6-12

                                  October, 2022 - June, 2023

                                  Deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction

                                  Implement math curriculum with fidelity

                                  Use researched based instructional strategies for classroom management, discourse, student engagement, problem solving, etc.

                                    Monthly New Coach PLC’s

                                    New Math Coaches

                                    September, 2022 - June, 2023

                                    Use the cognitive coaching cycle to support teachers in their classroom

                                    Use best practices to effectively communicate with peers

                                    Be an active and effective part of a school-wide leadership team

                                      Additional PD TBD

                                      Teachers, coaches, administrators, parents

                                      September, 2022 - June, 2023

                                      Outcomes TBD

                                       

                                      Math Coaches provide support by doing the following:

                                      Modeling lessons for teachers

                                      Observing teachers and providing actionable feedback

                                      Lesson planning with teachers

                                      Facilitating Data Team Meetings

                                      • Analyzing data
                                      • Keep administrators informed of math data
                                      • Partner with teachers to use data to inform instruction

                                      Working with students in small groups

                                      Providing site based math PD

                                      Conduct coaching cycles

                                       

                                      Family Engagement

                                      Math handouts for K and 9th grade shared with families during canvass

                                      Develop and disseminate literature that includes strategies for developing/practicing mathematical thinking and application outside of school

                                      School and/or Community based family STEM events

                                      Applications of learning, games, and projects

                                      How can parents promote STEM learning at home?

                                      Provide “Parent Pointers” for varied age levels

                                      Flood the community with math learning - churches, barber shops & beauty salons, grocery stores, pediatrician’s offices, etc.

                                      Quarterly family engagement activities

                                       

                                      DIstrict Non-Negotiables

                                      Small group instruction

                                      Progress monitoring of small groups

                                      Adherence to the curriculum

                                      Mathematical discourse