Math+Break-out+session

__Brainstorming Ideas__
 * Filling the gaps-preparation for CC implementation 3-8 for 2012-2013
 * Cooperative learning
 * Textbook driven vs. standard driven
 * Teacher content
 * Assessment

Implementation 3-8
 * Content-what's new to their grade level. Give teachers model lessons.
 * Gap Unit-After the benchmark that will be taught the current school year. It will be created for teachers. Assessment will be created for teachers.
 * Common vocabulary
 * Ubd design model
 * Smart Notebook will be main resource. Also anything teachers will develop together.
 * All buildings are doing exactly the same thing (Conway). Teachers can teach the way they want, but it's the same thing.
 * Teachers need more background knowledge knowing where they are coming, and preparing them for where to want to go.
 * Teachers meet again before each unit, module at a time. That is what teachers are asking. Then they have the assessments and resources available to them before each unit.
 * //Do the Math// adoption-special ed and RTI (created by Marilyn Burns). Appropriate for small groups and would benefit all students.
 * //The Fraction Kit Guide//-Marilyn Burns
 * Using CMP (Bits and Pieces 1&2, and Prime Time investigations)-Conway?
 * 7th and 8th grade-Looked at investigations to see where they would fit. Investigations were moved to grade level appropriate math.
 * Teachers need to implement the practices effectively. Understand and reflect on the practices. Number Talks, Math Talks (lower grades), Kathy Richardson-lower levels, Marilyn Burns, Heinemen?-NSF Project, 8 Mathematical Practices-Jonesboro
 * 5 questions a day on probability at the start of class for 5-10 minutes to replace Math 4 Today
 * "Focus on the standards and curriculum, benchmark scores will not fluctuate much and may get better."
 * Centers good for upper grade levels too. Create math tubs. Centers/Stations could be smart board/notebook, calendar, etc. CGI-Bryant
 * //Math Station// - Debbie Dillard
 * Dr. Griffith - Post the 8 Habits of Mind in the classroom. Point out when kids use those habits.
 * Start with the Practices, January chart paper and how you used the practices, February (TED talks), and discover the text book may not be the best way to teach. "Know that change has to occur, now when are we going to have time to build the content. Now we need the resources to change."
 * Ask "Did you do any of the Mathematical Practices?" Helps teachers reflect. Pictures for Mathematical Practices to help them remember the practices-Bryant


 * Story to introduce a math concept

Small Group Discussions
 * "If the strategies and the content are there, the assessment will be taken care of." Behavior Management-How do you run a room? Here are ideas on how to establish a "respect for learning" environment.
 * Filling gaps/finding resources
 * Warmups/Bellringers, connect it to standards and put into context
 * Gap between third and fourth grade. Scores start falling in fourth grade
 * Think of the school year running April to April
 * Educate teachers on different problem types before they teach in various situations.
 * Let kids explore and get to the concrete level. Model for teachers during PD so teachers can model for students.
 * Accelerated class starts in 7th grade. 6th grade common core - regular, pre-ap (goes deeper with 6th grade common core), special ed
 * Linda Griffith - CIV presentation Feb. 29th