ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
June 3 - June 7, 2024
Embedded Files
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
Final exams have been scheduled by the ECST Office of Student Related Services for June 3 - 7 unless otherwise communicated by your building administration. The mathematics final exams (Cycle 4 benchmarks) are created by individual teachers. The content that is assessed should include topics from the 4th marking period only. For each course, you do have the option to collaborate with your colleagues on a common assessment. You may select the mode or platform to deliver the final exam - paper & pencil, Delta Math, edConnect, MathXL, etc.. As a reminder, the following formula applies for the grade that you enter manually into your gradebook:
Final Exam Grade = 75% of Cycle 3 benchmark + 25% of Cycle 4 benchmark
Contact me, if needed.
Do You Need My Signature?
Do You Need My Signature?
If you need my signature on your PD log of hours, I will make regular rounds with my pen starting next week. I will share the spreadsheet with the PD hours that I am authorized to provide a signature. See you soon!
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
June 3-7 - FINAL EXAMS (Refer to communication from your principal for more details)
June 20 - GRADUATION
June 24 - LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS
June 26 - August 8 - Remedial & Credit Accrual Summer Programs
July 8- August 2 - Learning Academies & Summer Enrichment Programs
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
Resources to Engage Students at the End of the School Year
Resources to Engage Students at the End of the School Year
You will not want to miss this!!!
The list from last year has been updated. To access the resource list, click HERE .
Sharing Is Caring
Sharing Is Caring
Last year, Ms. Landis found FANTASTIC resources on Teachers Pay Teachers. Sharing my recent finds with you:
TI Room to Grow
TI Room to Grow
In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis share a friendly debate about which math topic is the most important for students to learn. There are many math topics that could be argued as the most important, and we’d love to hear your hot take, too! Take a listen to Curtis explaining why the meaning of the equals sign is crucial and Joanie arguing that proportional relationships are especially important. Then reach out to agree with one of them, or share a different topic that you find most important.
Which math topic is the most important for students to learn?
CLICK HERE to share your response.
Student Self Portraits on Desmos
Student Self Portraits on Desmos
Have students upload a picture of themselves to trace with functions to create a self portrait. Once it is complete, they should remove the picture to reveal their work. If you would like to see a really good example... CLICK HERE.
My Set Of BTC Thin Slicing Curriculum Tasks
My Set Of BTC Thin Slicing Curriculum Tasks
Click on this link and I promise you will LOVE THIS!!!
Page updated
Report abuse