ESC 14 Elementary Math Newsletter

Location: 1850 Texas 351, Abilene, TX

Phone: 325-675-8693

https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-library/data-collection-and-progress-monitoring/mathematics-progress-monitoring-measures

The TIER Computational Fluency Progress-Monitoring System measures students' computational fluency over time, from kindergarten through grade 6. It provides educators with valuable data to assess student growth in grade-level content standards and evaluate instructional effectiveness. The system utilizes curriculum-based measurements (CBM)— timed assessments that serve as indicators of students’ general proficiency in computational fluency, a key component of mathematics instruction. It can be administered individually, in small groups, or in a whole-class setting. The documents are intended to be used in hard copy form and are available for printing in both English and Spanish.

The Progress Monitoring System includes:

• Administration and scoring instructions
• 20 assessment forms per grade level (English and Spanish)
• Teacher answer keys per grade level (for scoring both English and Spanish forms)

• Bluebonnet Learning currently has Module Snapshots for grades K-2. This is a great resource to use when internalizing lessons. These include teacher/student look-fors and student questioning stems.

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

• Adaptive TEKS-aligned digital math lessons align to Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math's scope and sequence
• Small group lessons
• Foundational guidance
• Bluebonnet companion guide

Teachers can set up a free account and use resources with students.

We would love to hear from you! Please share the areas of elementary mathematics in which you would like to deepen your knowledge or strengthen your instructional practices. Your feedback will help us plan professional learning opportunities that are relevant, meaningful, and responsive to your needs.

https://forms.gle/Pvsvi9jBvfrTyuQg9

Here are two excellent resources featuring virtual manipulatives that can be integrated into your classroom instruction. These resources provide students with interactive opportunities to model mathematical concepts, develop conceptual understanding, and engage in meaningful mathematical thinking.

Polypad