SECONDARY MATHEMATICSCURRICULUM RENEWAL

Interdepartmental Meeting: November 12th, 2010

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

Renewed Secondary Mathematics Information for Parents, Guardians, and Students

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GSCS Parent & Student Website

Password protected parent & student access to resources for elementary math, Math Makes Sense 9 and MathWorks 10

Coming soon – Pearson’s F & PC 10 Student Text

Registration instructions on the Parent & Student Website

GSCS Math Learning Community

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.

Pathway Options

In Grade 10, students are strongly encouraged to take both math courses: Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10

In Grade 11, students can choose which pathway they would like to pursue. Students can take more than one pathway.

Students need a 20 level math course to graduate.

French Immersion Update

Students in the French Immersion program will continue to take Math 90, WA 10 & FM 10 in French to acquire the credits required for a Bilingual Diploma.

After the 10 level math courses, they will join the English math courses at the 20 level. 

We may explore offering French 20 and 30 level math courses in the future.

If a student is unsuccessful in one of the French math courses, they may be able to obtain an additional French credit by taking a course on-line.

FAQ’s

The Ministry has posted responses to "frequently asked questions" about Secondary Mathematics curriculum renewal on their website.

The FAQ document is online (see related documents) at: http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/math  

(The chart in #15 will be helpful for students transitioning from the old to new curriculum)

Phasing out of Math Courses Math 20 cannot be offered after the

2010 – 2011 school year

Math A30, Math B30 and Math C30 cannot be offered after the 2011- 2012 school year

GSCS Cyber School Math Courses Currently offering:

Math 90 Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 Workplace and Apprenticeship 10

Plans to develop for next year: Foundations of Mathematics 20 Pre-Calculus 20

Foundations of Mathematics 20 Information & Resources

Foundations 20 and 30 resources are being developed by Nelson. The “Foundations 11” resource will be published in April 2011.

Resource components and sample chapters be found at the following web link: www.nelson.com/wncpmath/foundations

Subscribe for updates at the following site:http://www.nelson.com/wncpmathnewsletter/

Pre-Calculus 20 Information & Resources

Pre-Calculus 20 and 30 resources will be developed by McGraw-Hill Ryerson.

To view a sample chapter of the “Pre-

Calculus 11” student edition and teacher resource, please follow the link: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070738734/information_center_view0/sample_material.html

Workplace & Apprenticeship 20

Information & Resources Pacific Educational Press is developing the

Workplace & Apprenticeship 20 and 30 level resources as well.

Jigsaw – 20 level Math CurriculumsIn groups, examine the outcomes and

indicators from one of the 20 level curriculums and discuss with your group. What are the main topics that are covered in this course? What is new/different?

Join back with your math department and report back about the 20 level curriculums.

St. J, Beth, BJM, HC, Oskayak & BM & EDF – together

Math Support

Workshops: Introduction to new courses and resources, Unit Overview Workshops, technology sessions, etc

Communication – parents, students, administrators, counsellors, EAL & LAT teachers, etc

Websites/Blog/Math Learning Community Manipulatives/supplies/additional

resources to support courses Individualized Support

Discussion Items

Items that may need to be discussed at your school:

Communication to Parents & Students Math Parent Nights Math 90 plans – yearlong Implementation of the new Grade 10 courses Course offerings for next year Possibilities for Specialized Math Courses AP Calculus plan for current Grade 10

students

Final Thoughts

Division is committed to supporting 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.