MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN New York City Public Schools

• The new math programs ensure that all students learn the core math skills and higher level concepts they will need to go on to college or to find good jobs in today’s market.

• These math programs are based on New York State achievement standards.

The math programs will:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in basic math skills.

• Help students learn to solve complex math problems.

• Apply math concepts to situations they face in their daily lives.

The school day

• Students in grades K-2 will spend at least one hour each day on math.

• Students in grades 3-8 will spend at least 75 minutes each day on math.

• There will also be special take-home materials for you to make it easier to help your children with their math homework.

What books children have

• IMPACT Mathematics text book

• Hot Words, Hot Topics reference book

• Skills Intervention for Middle School Mathematics student workbook

A Look at IMPACT MATHEMATICS

• Each multiday lesson begins with a full-class discussion, activity, or problem designed to introduce the mathematics and help set a context for learning.

• Explore activities and Think and Discuss questions are provided.

INTRODUCEINTRODUCE

Introduction

DEVELOPDEVELOP• Investigations provide a mix of worked out

examples, direct modeling through cartoons, and interactive problem sets.

• Students may work independently or in small collaborative groups.

• Share and summarize questions signal the end of each Investigation and bring closure to the day’s activity.

Development

DEFINITIONS

REVIEW

SHARE AND SUMMARIZESHARE AND SUMMARIZE

Teachers Check for Student Understanding

ASSIGN AND ASSESSASSIGN AND ASSESS• Independent assignments and

assessment opportunities

• On YOUR OWN EXERCISES– Practice & Apply– Connect and Extend– Mixed Review

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment

Standardized testing

• 6th grade NYC Standardized test-

given April 27April 27

• 7th grade NYC Standardized test-

given April 27April 27

• 8th grade NYS Standardized test-

given May 4, May 5May 4, May 5

New York State Examinations

8th grade

mathematics exam-

A two day exam consisting of three parts

Day 1- Part one (multiple choice)

Part two (student-constructed response)

Day 2- Part three (student-constructed response)

• A sample test question…

Glencoe/McGraw-hill

New York City Website

www.glencoe.com/sec/math/impact/course1_03/nyc/

Publisher’s Website for Educators and Parents