Prepared by: Kathy DiBlos! Depariment/ Curiculum Department Building: Building NA Principal: March 16, 2009 Date: INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES APPROVAL PROCESS 1, Recommendation/Board Report/Item Resource material for approval: Grades K-2 Title: Investigations in Number, Data and Space 2.0 Company: Pearson Copyright date: 2008 ISBN# or other Identification: NA Grades 3-6 Title: Everyday Mathematics 3.0 Company: Wright Group Copyright date: 2007 ISBN¢# or other Identification: NA Grades 7 & 8 (Accelerated Grades 5-7) Title: Math Connects / MathScape Company: Glencoe Copyright date: 2009/2005 ISBN¢# or other Identification: NA 2, What? Rev. 04/09/08 Provide a brief description of the resource. Investigations in Number, Data and Space 2.0 Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, 2nd Edition is a research-based, child-centered approach to teaching mathematics through engaging activities, discussions, and problem solving, Students are involved in meaningful ‘mathematical problems, and teachers engage in ongoing learning about mathematics content and how children learn mathematics. Everyday Mathematics 3.0 Everyday Mathematics emphasizes the application of mathematics to real world situations. Numbers, skills and mathematical concepts are not presented in isolation, but are linked to situations and contexts that are relevant to éveryday lives. The curriculum also provides numerous suggestions for incorporating mathematics into daily classroom routines and other subject areas.Rev, 04/09/08 Each Everyday Mathematics lesson includes time for whole-group instruction as well as small group, partner, or individual activities. These activities balance teacher-directed instruction with opportunities for open-ended, hands-on explorations, long-term projects and on-going practice. Everyday Mathematics provides numerous methods for basic skills practice and review. These include written and choral fact drills, mental math routines, practice with fact triangles (flash cards of fact families), daily sets of review problems called Math Boxes, homework, timed tests and a wide variety of math games. ‘Math Connects / MathScape ‘Math Connects: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving was written by the authorship team with the end results in mind. They looked at the content needed to be successful in Geometry and Algebra and backmapped the development of mathematical content, concepts, and procedures to ensure a solid foundation and seamless transition from grade level to grade level... Math Connects focuses on three key areas of vocabulary to build mathematical literacy, diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. Focus on concepts, skills, and problem solving for a traly balanced program. Promotes vocabulary to build mathematical literacy ‘Applies a comprehensive assessment system including diagnostic, formative, and ‘summative assessments in addition to self-assessment options for students Enhanced differentiated instruction through lesson interleaves with leveled instructional alternatives for each lesson. ‘MathScape is a standards-based program that encourages your students to learn ‘mathematics by doing mathematics, by using and connecting mathematical ideas, and by actively increasing their understanding, MathScape is one of four middle school programs to receive a satisfactory rating from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). How will this resource support the course curriculum? Materials supported the “Big Ideas” (focus and priorities) for a coherent K-8 Lakota Mathematics Program Aligns well with National Mathematics Advisory Panel recommendations: © Critical Foundations of Algebra » Algebra-Centric » Fluency with Whole Numbers (strong number sense) » Fluency with Fractions and Proportional Reasoning » Geometry and Measurement Student-Generated and Standard Algorithms © Enable students to construct their own algorithms, to develop conceptual ‘understanding, AND present standard algorithms at developmentally appropriate times.Rev, 04/09/08 ‘Home Connection © Provide resources for parents to help their child at home © Provide resources for children at home Research Based © High-quality research-based program that provides all students with quality math instruction (Tier 1 Response to Intervention) » Conceptual understanding » Problem solving » Computational fluency Aligns well to state and national math standards © Ohio Academic Content Standards o NCTM Focal Points What process was used fo make this decision? September 2008 — Math Committee © Established to identify the “Big Ideas” (focus and priorities) for a coherent K- 8 Lakota Mathematics Program © Consisted of elementary and secondary principals, curriculum specialists, curriculum directors, and assistant superintendents © Developed criteria for a comprehensive/ balanced math program along with a ‘math scoring rubric based on state and national criteria October and November 2008 - Selection of Materials © Math curriculum specialists reviewed and narrowed possible mathematics programs to 3-4 selections © Programs were evaluated based on the “Big Ideas” generated by the math committee November 2008 ~ Teachers on the Curriculum Committee © Teachers worked in grade level groups and used rubric to evaluate four math © programs. © Top two programs chosen from rubric scores. © Attended presentations from publishers of the top two programs and re~ evaluated and ranked the programs November 2008 — Curriculum Department ‘©. Each publisher presented the technology components of their program to administrators, curriculum specialists, and technology department representatives. © Components included online student instructional resources, parent resources, games, and teacher tools. December to January 13, 2009 © Tentative Recommendation Program A was shared for feedback from various groups: » Elementary and Junior School Administrators ». Elementary and Junior School Teachers