GRADE 9 MATHEMATICSCURRICULUM RENEWAL

Interdepartmental Meeting November 5th, 2009

 www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca

SK Grade 9 Math Curriculum

Example: Outcome P9.4

Demonstrate understanding of polynomials (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2) including:

• modeling • generalizing strategies for addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division • analyzing • relating to context • comparing for equivalency. [C, CN, R, V]

Examples of Indicators

a) Model (concretely or pictorially) and describe the relationship between x and x^2.

b) Represent polynomials concretely or pictorially, and describe how the concrete or pictorial model reflects the symbolic form

c) Write a polynomial for a given concrete or pictorial representation.

Why the change?

Development of a Common Curriculum Framework: Western & Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP, 2006)

According to the WNCP, the critical components students must encounter in a mathematics program are: communication, connection, mental math and estimation, problem solving, reasoning, technology, & visualization.

Renewed Curriculum ResearchWNCP: There is a posting of the research as

well as the results from the Post-Secondary, Business and Industry survey that defined the pathways in the new framework. http://wncp.ca/english/subjectarea/mathematics/historicaldocuments.aspx

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=11952

Brain Research

Connections in the brain are strengthened if they are reinforced with a variety of stimuli (Sousa, 2006)

Learning is different from memorization. When you learn, you cross-reference new information to multiple other categories so that you can detect new patterns & relationships (Nunley, 2003)

Brain Research

You are more likely to remember learning that has an emotional connection for you (Sousa, 2006)

The more actively involved students are in the learning, the more rehearsal they do of the information, & the greater the retention and, therefore, the learning (Sousa, 2006)

Math Makes Sense 9 OverviewResource Components: Student Textbook Manipulative Kits Printed ProGuide (teacher resource) ProGuide DVD (e-book format, PD video

clips, unit prep talk videos, classroom videos, virtual manipulatives)

ProGuide CD (editable word files – extra practice sheet and sample tests)

Practice and Homework Book (teacher edition and reproducible copy)

Test Generator Solutions CD – fully worked solutions

The Lesson Model

lInvestigateInvestigate

ConnectConnect

PracticePractice

Reflect & Reflect & ShareShare

Discuss the Discuss the IdeasIdeas

Math 90 Support

Unit Overview Workshops Technology Sessions Parent Communication Website/Blog Manipulative Organization Individualized Support

The purpose of this blog is to keep math teachers updated with resources and information to assist with the implementation of the renewed math curriculum.http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes/Once you subscribe to this blog, you will receive an email update each time the website is updated.

GSCS High School Math Website

Questions & Concerns

Not enough time . . . Should we be considering extending the Math 90 course or offering Yearlong Math 90?

No modified Math 90 – rather adaptations to allow for students to be successful

Questions & Concerns

Thanks to the Math 90 teachers for all their efforts and hard work!

Grade 9 Math Implementation

RENEWED SECONDARY MATH CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation Plan

2009-2010: Math 902010-2011: Workplace & Apprenticeship

10, Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 2011-2012: Workplace & Apprenticeship

20, Foundations 20, Pre-Calculus 202012-2013: Workplace & Apprenticeship

30, Foundations 30, Pre-Calculus 30

Modified Math

In the future, modified math courses will be developed. Surveys will be conducted to figure out what math these students need. The plan is to have a resource created (for Grade 10 and 11 only).

In the meantime, continue offering Math 11 and 21 for students who legitimately require a modified program.

Gr. 10 Math Courses for next Year In Grade 10, students are strongly encouraged

to take both math courses: Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 & Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10. 

Saskatchewan Curriculum Documents for Grade 10 Math will be available February 2010

In meantime, view the WNCP Common Curriculum Framework:

http://www.wncp.ca/media/38771/math10to12.pdf

Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Resources

Pearson: Visit the website: www.pearsoncanada.ca/wncpmath10

Two units are available for viewing (see student e-book) as well as parts of the teacher resource book and other program components (see teacher tools). Evaluation copies of the text will be available in January. The French version will be ready by Spring 2010.

McGraw-Hill Ryerson: To view one unit, please visit the website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070002479/information_center_view0/ 

Additional Resource InformationWorkplace & Apprenticeship 10/20/30

resources are being developed by Pacific Educational Press

Pre-Calculus 20/30 resources are being developed by McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Foundations of Math 20/30 Resources - Nelson?

Q & A with the Ministry

We are trying to anticipate all the possible situations and issues that may arise as a result of the renewed curriculum implementation.

What other questions need to be asked?

Informational Items

Update from Meeting with Division Math Team & Administrators Parent Communication Meeting with Administrators and

Counselors Common Document for Registration

Booklets French Immersion

Update from Provincial Math Meeting

Discussion Items

Situations that may need to be discussed at your school: Students who fail Math 10 this year Students who fail Math 20 this year Students who are only taking Math 10 this

year Grade 9 students who are currently taking

Math 10 Math 10/20 courses starting in the second

semester AP Calculus plan for current Grade 9 students

Discussion Items

Specialized Math Courses – is there a need?

Other Questions &Concerns

What do you need as math teachers?

Final Thoughts

Division is committed to supporting the curriculum renewal

Importance of a positive attitude and consistent message within our division

As educators, we need to be competent and confident with our delivery of the new curriculum.

We need to be positive when we are talking with members of the community, parents and students.