Presentation for Hermosa Middle School by Adaptive Curriculum

Dr. Alice Christie

Workshop Agenda •  Technology Integration •  Introduction to Adaptive Curriculum •  Alignment with Hermosa Mission and Vision •  Personal Challenges and Successes •  Components of Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects •  Embedded Resources •  Demonstration of Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects •  Group Reflection •  Exploration •  Online Resources •  Conclusions and Questions

Workshop Goals

•  Become familiar with and integrate Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects into curriculum

•  Plan for differentiated instruction using Activity Objects

•  Understand inquiry principles behind Activity Objects in •  Science •  Math

A Global eLearning Company

Improving Math and Science Achievement

Deep Concept Understanding for Grades 6-12

Improves Concept Mastery with Research-Based Active Learning

Value Propositions

Engages Learners with a Student-Centric Approach

Improves STEM and 21st Century Skills

Provides High Quality and High Value

Supports Effective Teaching

Addresses the Common Core Math Standards

Connects Math and Science to Real World Scenarios

Program Characteristics: 400+ AOs

Provides High Quality Audio and 3D Graphics

Provides High Level of Interactivity

Provides Guided Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning

Provides Alignment to State and National Standards

Provides Assessment Reports to Teachers

Engage – initiate the learning task

Five-Step Pedagogical Model

Explore – develop current concepts, processes, and skills

Explain – focus and define concepts, processes, skills, or behavior

Elaborate – challenge and extend conceptual understanding

Evaluate – determine progress toward proficiency of learning objectives

Embedded Resources

 Extensive Teacher Guide (Lesson Plan)

 Activity Sheet/Answer Key

 Independent Practice/Answer Key

 Learner Outcomes and Developing Abilities

 Five- or Ten-Question Assessments Linked to Teacher Account

Adaptive Curriculum Can Help Hermosa Middle School

Achieve Its Mission

Hermosa Middle School exists to provide a safe, positive educational setting in a culturally rich and diverse environment as children grow from childhood to adolescence in which each child's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development is supported in the process of becoming a successful, respectful, responsible citizen and learner.

Adaptive Curriculum Can Help Hermosa Middle School

Achieve Its Vision

HMS recognizes that middle school students are at a unique period in their intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development. We are committed to providing an excellent educational experience that meets the unique needs of emerging adolescents, guiding their development to enable their success at Hermosa and beyond.

Implementation Goals

To provide interactive math and science instruction that integrates Adaptive Curriculum into the HMS Math and Science Curricula

To enhance math and science instruction of math and science teachers based on academic and professional teacher standards

To increase student achievement of students in math and science

What Are Your Challenges?

What Are Your Successes?

Adaptive Curriculum Demonstration: Mathematics

Math Activity Object #1: Compare and Order Mixed Numbers

Math Activity Object # 2: Problem-Solving Using Ratios and Proportions

Math Activity Object # 3: Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions

Adaptive Curriculum Demonstration: Science

Science Activity Object #1: DNA Structure

Science Activity Object # 2: Earthquake: Where Was It?

Adaptive Curriculum Exploration

Explore Activity Objects with Alignment to HMS Curriculum

Differentiated Instruction

•  Flexibility of instruction •  Interactivity with dynamic modeling and 3D simulations •  Exploration of concepts with multiple representations •  Critical and creative thinking in lesson designs •  Problem solving with real-world examples •  A variety of learning activity types to ensure all learners

gain powerful understandings

Thought Resources

Thought Resources 21st Century Skills

•  Technology rich environment •  Student-driven – teacher-coached activities •  Anytime, anywhere access •  Engaging, real-world simulations

•  Facilitates individualized instruction •  Develops critical thinking and problem solving skills •  Addresses critical math and science content needed

by 21st century learners •  Uses digital tools for digital natives

Thought Resources Problem-Based Learning with students opportunities to:

•  Examine and test hypotheses •  Seek solutions to real-world problems •  Use guided discovery •  Build flexibility in processing information •  Practice skills needed to succeed in math/science •  Feel a sense of accomplishment when completing

activities •  Demonstrate understanding - not mere fact

acquisition •  Engage in active and robust learning environments

Questions

Dr. Alice Christie www.alicechristie.org alice.christie@asu.edu

Adaptive Curriculum www.adaptivecurriculum.com

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