dmh wrote:Windham does consitently better in math, per Dr. McDonald at the school board meeting. Do they use EDM?
NECAP wrote:Proficient with Distinction (Level 4)
Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning with strong explanations that include both words and proper mathematical notation. Student’s work exhibits a high level of accuracy, effective use of a variety of strategies, and an understanding of mathematical concepts within
and across grade level expectations. Student demonstrates the ability to move from concrete to abstract representations.
Proficient (Level 3)
Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning with appropriate explanations that include both words and proper mathematical notation. Student uses a variety of strategies that are often systematic. Computational errors do not interfere with communicating understanding.
Student demonstrates conceptual understanding of most aspects of the grade level expectations.
Partially Proficient (Level 2)
Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning and conceptual understanding in some, but not all, aspects of the grade level expectations. Many problems are started correctly, but computational errors may get in the way of completing some aspects of the problem. Student uses some effective strategies. Student’s work demonstrates that he or she is generally stronger with concrete than abstract situations.
Substantially Below Proficient (Level 1)
Student’s problem solving is often incomplete, lacks logical reasoning and accuracy, and shows little conceptual understanding in most aspects of the grade level expectations. Student is able to start some problems but computational errors and lack of conceptual understanding interfere with solving problems successfully.
Resident wrote:Rob,
If it's not the Math Curriculum that is the problem, can you explain why Windham consistently does better than Timberlane? Is it the quality of teachers? What is the reason?
Controversial elementary math program divides NH schools
ShareThisBy APRIL GUILMET
Union Leader Correspondent
After one semester, Windham educators are calling a new math program for kindergarten through fifth grade a success.
During Tuesday night's school board meeting, Golden Brook School Principal Christi Michaud and Center School Principal Kori Becht shared a progress report of enVision Math, which replaced the controversial Everyday Math program at the start of the current school year.
Some Manchester schools use Everyday Math, and last October a group of parents in the state's largest school system approached district officials and said the curriculum was leaving middle school students ill-prepared for traditional math courses.
The curriculum, used in city schools through grade five, seeks to teach math concepts through patterns and games, rather than memorization of formulas and tables.
michelle_oneil wrote:Did you know that Timberlane is piloting 2 elementary math programs this year because Everyday Math is not aligned with the Common Core Standards?
They are piloting enVisionMATH and Math in Focus.
The letters that were sent home to parents in these pilot classes can be found:
https://public.timberlane.net/curr/parent/default.aspx
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