The Mathematical

The Georgia Mathematics Equity Toolkit addresses equity and access to ensure that all students are attaining proficiency. This includes all subgroups of students to provide them an opportunity to attain the highest level of mathematics achievement (NCTM, 2014). Click on the Toolkit graphic to access all the materials indicated.

It can be a challenge for educators to provide equity in the classroom. To read more about equity in the classroom, click on the image below.

The Georgia Department of Education Mathematics Team is pleased to announce the release of over 1300 curated resources to support you and your students as you embark on the journey of teaching learners remotely. These resource are organized by grade/course and instructional unit aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence and the Georgia Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics.

This resource package can be found on the www.gadoe.org/mathematics website using this direct link: GADOE Remote Learning Activities for Mathematics.

On this page, you will find two new links to resources:

• NEW! Over 1300 Curated K-12 Mathematics Remote Learning Resources​
• NEW! Remote Learning Chats (Virtual Professional Learning for Mathematics, Computer Science, and STEM/STEAM Teachers and Leaders)

We have set up Coweta Help Office Hours and Georgia Help Office Hours for our math and reading teachers.These times are set up to answer any questions or help you my need on using and implementing iReady for math or reading. You can join at any time during these hours and ask a question. Normally there is only one or two teachers on there at a time, so you will have the opportunity for some one-on-one assistance. I also join during those hours to check in and am also available for questions. Link to access Help Office Hours

Curriculum Associates has turned on the online instruction for our students in iReady Math. This will allow students to learn new lessons you would normally have taught while we are out. These lessons are set up, structured and provide scaffolding so that students will be successful even with new material.

Moving forward, I recommend that you assign the lessons that would have been covered during the time we have been out. I have attached the correlation guide to help you identify which lessons go with our GSE standards. Please do not assign more than two to three lessons each week. Once all the material has been covered, you may also access the GSE report to identify and enrich specific student learning and help close any achievement gaps. (If you need a refresher on how to access the GSE report, please let me know.) I’ve also included a guide on how to create student groups to make this process of assigning lessons to certain groups of students easier.

Correlation to GSE Standards and iReady Lessons

Creating & Monitoring Student Groups

*Because of the high volume of teachers assigning lessons, there is a delay in when the students will see it from their account. Lessons will show up in their To-Do List. I recommend you assign the lesson the day before you let students know there are new assignments available.

Moving forward, I recommend that you assign the lessons that would have been covered during the time we have been out. I have attached the directions on how to add classes to your account and assign lessons. Please do not assign more than two to three lessons each week. Once all the material has been covered, you may also use STAR results to identify and enrich specific student learning and assign the interactive lessons students need to review. This will help close any achievement gaps.

website: my.hrw.com (students should be able to see this icon in Clever)
student usernames: lunch#.ccss
student passwords: see instructions

Adding and Managing Classes

Assigning Work to Students

Nearpod has unlocked the Student-Paced mode for all Nearpod teachers through April 30th. Now, you can share Nearpod lessons with your students that they can move through at their own pace. You’ll still see their responses in your reports and can monitor their progress. If you need help with Nearpod, please let me know. I can easily walk you through how to use lessons you already have created.

GCA is still available to create assignments for students to access at home. This can be a great way to provide practice problems for students to try. If you need help creating an assignment, let me know!

IXL skills can be "Starred" so students can easily identify the skills you want them to practice. Each week, star the new set of skills they should be practicing on IXL.

To 'star' a skill, click on the gray star to the left of the specific skill. Your students will see the highlighted skills the next time they log in.

For teachers using Prodigy, you can assign specific content and topics so that students are practicing the skills you want them to do.

If you need help creating assignments, you can watch this video on how to use the Planner. I can also help you through the process, just let me know!

Use Quizlet to help students practice math fluency. You can create sets for students to practice. Teachers can get student-level data on what sets and study modes are being used and see which terms or concepts your students are struggling with most. To get help with using Quizlet, use this link to help you get started.

Students often ask, "When are we ever going to use this in real life?" Even though we have smart phones and search engines at our fingertips, it is still necessary for students to master the math skills we are teaching them. PBS has put together some videos to showcase math concepts in different jobs showing students how math is the backbone. To get more information and access these videos, use this link.

Clever has enhanced the Clever Portal to make the experience even better for teachers!. We’ve added a ton of new features - like more teacher pages, a fresh design, and Clever Academy, and moved a few features to make them easier to find and use. Use this link to learn more!

Georgia Department of Education has announced updates to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System starting in the 2020-2021 school year. The goal of these updates is to reduce the overall amount of time students are spending on summative testing. The changes outlined below will begin with the Winter EOC Administration.

• Replacement of all constructed-response items with technology-enhanced items in mathematics for all grades and courses.

• Reduction of 10 norm-referenced items

These updates should decrease the amount of time a student spends testing in mathematics by about 40 minutes. Keep in mind, the GMAS test design has not changed substantively. It is merely being shortened.

The CEISMC @ Georgia Tech STEAM Leadership Conference is moving online due to health concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19). Join us online for engaging talks and hands-on workshops, opportunities for networking and even a virtual reality breakout room.

REGISTRATION ONLY $50

(scholarships available)

In this webinar, Daren Starnes, Josh Tabor, and Luke Wilcox will discuss their Top Ten Tips for success on the upcoming, and newly updated, 2020 AP® Statistics Exam. Topics will include strategies for multiple choice, free response, and the investigative task. They will also highlight resources from The Practice of Statistics that can help you get ready for May.

Register here.

As you continue to reach towards achieving your goals, please utilize me as a resource. I would love to help you any way I can. If you need assistance, please email me or complete this form to request a time for us to conference.

Please contact Michelle Clarke, Math Content Specialist, with any comments, questions or concerns.

Email: michelle.clarke@cowetaschools.net
Website: curriculum.cowetaschools.org
Location: 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan, GA, 30263
Phone: 770.254.2800
Twitter: @clarkemath