ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
December 4 - December 8, 2023
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The ECST Mathematics Department goal for the 2023-2024 school year is to improve the modeling and reasoning conceptual categories reported on standardized assessments by implementing new strategies learned and developed during professional development and professional learning communities.
ACTIONABLE ITEMs
To the Geometry teachers...
If you have not completed UNIT 1, please make plans to move on ASAP! We will discuss more about creating a curriculum map at the department meeting.
IMPORTANT: If you are in need of marker boards on wheels, please contact Ms. Landis ASAP!
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
Wednesday, December 20 - Mathematics Department Meeting
The testing strategies website has been updated! It includes the upcoming online test strategies workshops offered by colleges such as Rutgers, U Georgia and Georgia Southern. The direct link to the page is below - scroll to the bottom of the page. The first workshop is January 31 @ 9PM. You can register at the bottom... Click Here
Begin analyzing PSAT scores and we will discuss during our next department meeting.
Revised NJSLS - Mathematics
Revised NJSLS - Mathematics
On Wednesday (10/4), the NJ state board of education approved the new math standards (NJSLS-M). Moving forward, a change to the standards will be highlighted each week in the newsletter.
Educators from across the state worked collaboratively to develop the proposed revisions over the past year. The following link takes you to the proposed revisions.
You can also view the NJDOE presentation on the proposed revisions delivered at the State Board of Education on April 5, 2023 as well as at regional meetings:
2023 NJSLS-Math Crosswalk Document HS Only (UPDATED!)
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
Algebra I
Algebra I
Mathematics is a coherent body of knowledge comprised of interconnected concepts. While it may be frequently perceived that mathematics as a list of isolated topics, tricks, or mnemonics, mathematics standards are designed around coherent progressions of math ideas from grade to grade. Standards relate to one another both within a grade and across grades. The Guide to Coherence is a reference for teachers to help them more quickly identify the specific standards upon which each Algebra 1 standard builds and to help enable identification of gaps in knowledge by tracing a standard back through its logical pre-requisites.
Flexi 2.0 Has Arrived!
Flexi 2.0 Has Arrived!
Shoutout to Mr. Agnew for reminding us about this FREE student AI tutor. Try it out and let us know if it works for you and your classroom!
All The Mathematical Methods I Learned In My University Math Degree Became Obsolete In My Lifetime
All The Mathematical Methods I Learned In My University Math Degree Became Obsolete In My Lifetime
The evolution of mathematics education is evolving and traditional computational skills are diminishing due to technological advancements. Take a read...many of us have shifted our instruction to address student critical thinking skills already!
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