Dayton Oaks Dayton Oaks Elementary SchoolElementary School

Howard County Gifted and Talented Howard County Gifted and Talented Education ProgramEducation Program

Mrs. Joy MangiulliMrs. Joy Mangiulli

Mrs. Sonya BilleyMrs. Sonya Billey

Islands of Imagination 2014-2015

The mission of the Howard County

Gifted and Talented Education Program

is to recognize and develop talent in

advanced-level students.

G/T Mathematics• Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by

two years• Focus is on problem solving and

application of mathematical skills• Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T

Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day)

G/T Mathematics• Extension of the Common Core curriculum to

meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade

• No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity

• Emphasis on advanced level problem solving• Homework will involve both practice of

concepts and problem solving• Students are assessed using math quizzes,

performance tasks, and class participation

Core Curriculum• 4th Grade Domains:

– Operations and Algebraic Thinking– Numbers and Operations in Base 10– Numbers and Operations – Fractions– Geometry

• 5th Grade Domains:– Number Systems– Ratios and Proportional Relationships– Expressions and Equations– Geometry– Statistics and Probability

GT Math

• Curriculum based not text book based• The text book is used as one of many

resources.• Parents may wish to purchase for at home

use:A Mathematics Handbook: Math on Call

ISBN 0-669-45770-1

GT Grading PolicyDayton Oaks Elementary School

Math Concepts Grade 100%• Selected classwork assignments will be collected and graded. • Discussions• Projects• Quizzes• Performance tasks

Process Grade (Problem Solving) 100%• Class investigations• Performance tasks• Quizzes• Group activities• Discussions• Written Assignments

Informal assessment is gathered observing classroom discussion and evaluating written responses.

Homework Completion Graded as a Learning Behavior

Work is available for ongoing review in the student’s math class binder.

Homework Expectations• Daily• Weekly Olympiads• Not graded, reflected in effort grade• Purpose is to practice learned skills and problem solving• 30 minute rule- no penalty with signature/note

Students are responsible for homework even when absent but may have an equal number of days as the absence to complete the assignment, as per school policy. Homework completion is assessed as part of the learning behaviors.

How do I study for a math test?

• Direct Classroom Instruction (study skills)• Classroom Review• Review of the materials in the binder• Parent Update Sheets

The Math Olympiads Program

Goals * To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for

Mathematics * To introduce important Mathematical concepts * To teach major strategies for problem solving * To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving

problems * To strengthen Mathematical intuition * To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity * To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of

meeting challenges

www.moems.org

Five Monthly Contests for our 4th and 5th graders from November to March

November 18 is the first contest!!!

Math Olympiad Contest 2013-2014

• Students did extremely well in this contest• Dayton Oaks was recognized with a High

Achievement Award and a High Five Award.• Many of our students scored in the top 10%

Globally.

Math Communication• Binders • E-mail• Parent Update Sheets• Quizzes• Open door policy• Conferences

G/T Parent Academies

• Workshops designed to provide information about the needs of the gifted child

• For all interested parents and community members• 5 academies offered this year from October through

April• Held from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Hammond High School

in Columbia• First Academy for this year is October 15, 2014

Overview of the GT Program; School GT Representative Meeting

GTAdvisoryHCPSS@earthlink.net or 410-313-6800

For additional information• HCPSS G/T brochure & website

www.hcpss.org/gtp• National Association of Gifted Children website

www.nagc.org• GT Resource Teachers E-mail

sonya_billey@hcpss.orgjoy_mangiulli@hcpss.org

• Dayton Oaks GT Websitehttp://doesgt.weebly.com

Encouraging Mathematicians!

• The pupil who is never required to do what he cannot do never does what he can do.

John Stuart Mills

Our mathematicians will experience:

Frustration ExhilarationJoyDisappointment

Pride ChallengeDoubt Success

Questions???Questions???