September Mathematics Update

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September 2018

K-12 Mathematics Section

K-12 STANDARDS, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Welcome Back!

It has been a busy summer!

New standards and new resources for K-8 Mathematics

The DPI Math Team spent much of this summer on the road assisting over 600 teachers, math coaches, and district personnel dig into the revised K-8 math standards. The Tools for Teachers MSP also presented during the 2 day training, revealing new and realigned resources for the new standards organized by NC2ML's Instructional Frameworks.

Special thanks to the following schools for hosting our summer meetings:

Lake Norman High School (Iredell-Statesville Schools)
Appalachian State University
Tarboro High School (Edgecombe County Schools)
Southern Lee High School (Lee County Schools)
Longleaf School of the Arts
Raleigh Charter High School

Welcome to our new K-8 Mathematics Consultant!

Tammy Lackey

A little about Tammy

Tammy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the section. Formerly a teacher for 15 years in Cumberland and Wake Counties, she created material for Wake County middle grades curricula and served as team leader and spokesperson for her school advisory committees. Tammy has an undergraduate degree from the NC State University and Masters of Learning and Design Technology from the University of Southern California.

Resources for the revised K-8 Math Standards

NC DPI Mathematic Curriculum Page - includes the following documents:

2017 Standards,
New Unpacking,
Crosswalk/Comparison,
Revisions At-a-Glance,
Instructional Frameworks,
K-12 Mathematical Vertical Progression by Domain, and
Revised Mathematic Options Charts

Tools4NCTeachers (operated by the Tools for Teachers MSP) - includes the following:

Grade level K-5 lessons, tasks, and additional resources organized by the Instructional Frameworks

NC2ML (operated by NC2ML) - click on resources, includes the following:

K-5: Instructional Framework and link to Tools4NCTeachers

6-8: Instructional Frameworks, Research-Practice Briefs, First Week Problem Solving Tasks, Sequence of Tasks, Formative Assessment, Units of Tasks

Essentials of College Math

Based on an extensive review of course content, student data, discussion and collaboration with our high education partners, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has elected to discontinue the inclusion of the Essentials of College Math (ECM) course as an acceptable fourth math course that fulfills the mathematics graduation requirement.

Thus, beginning with the 2019-20 school year, districts are to no longer use the course code 2408 for the ECM course, as it will be removed from the course code Master List.

Any questions or concerns regarding the ECM course or other options for mathematics graduation requirements for students may be directed to Beverly Vance, K-12 Mathematics and Science Section Chief at beverly.vance@dpi.nc.gov or call (919) 807-3936.

Additional Grades Added for NC Check-Ins

This year the NC Check-Ins will be available in paper/pencil and online formats at grades 3-8 in mathematics. The new content standards will be assessed in the mathematics Check-Ins. Participation is on a voluntary basis, and LEAs/charter schools may determine the administration day for each NC Check-In within the NCDPI-designated windows.

The NC Check-In Window for 2018-19 are as follows:

NC Check-In 1: Oct 15 - Nov 30

NC Check-In 2: Jan 2 - Feb 8

NC Check-In 3: Mar 4 - Apr 12

Link to: Assessed Standards for Mathematics Check-Ins

New Online Calculator in NCTest

Effective for the 2018-19 school year, the NCTest platform will offer a calculator feature for all calculator active sections on the EOG, EOC, NCFE, and the NC Check-In assessments. Handheld calculators will still be part of the materials distributed to students, allowing students to choose to use the online calculator, the handheld calculator, or both. The online calculator is embedded into the online tutorials and students may practice using the online calculator by visiting desmos.com and choosing one of the following options:

grades 3-5 chose the "Four Function" button,
grades 6-8 choose the "Scientific" button, and
NC Math 1 and beyond click "Start Graphing" in red a the top of the screen.

Update to the Mathematics Options Chart

There was a slight update on the Mathematics Options Chart in the section concerning students following the Occupational Course of Study. The language concerning the CTE pathway was removed.

Link to: NC DPI Mathematics Standard Course of Study Website