Gifted and Talented Mathematics K-12 Program.ppt

Gifted and Talented Mathematics K-12 Program Citizens Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education January 10, 2007 Pat Baltzley, Director Office of Mathematics 410.887.4056 Overview PreK-12 Mathematics Program Philosophy New elementary mathematics program from a G/T perspective Secondary mathematics from a G/T perspective G/T5 and G/T 6 articulation – Where are we in the process? Overview G/T services for students talented in mathematics Other concerns Highly qualified/certified mathematics teachers BCPS preparation of students for mathematics beyond high school What is it?New Elementary Mathematics Program Grades 1-5 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Investigations Implementation Plan Phase I: 2006-2007 School Year Kindergarten program: Investigations Grades 1-5: Scott Foresman core basal Phase II: 2007-2008 School Year Kindergarten program: Investigations Grades 1-5: Core basal blended with Investigations New Elementary Mathematics Program – G/T perspective“Begin with the end in mind.” Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 PACE (Enrich) PACE (Enrich) PACE (Enrich and Accelerate) Grade 5 Curriculum Grade 6 Curriculum Overview PreK-12 Mathematics Program Philosophy New elementary mathematics program from a G/T perspective Secondary mathematics from a G/T perspective G/T5 and G/T 6 articulation Overview G/T services for students talented in mathematics Identification process Content Acceleration Heads and Shoulders Program Overview Other concerns Highly qualified/certified mathematics teachers Middle School highly qualified status 83.5% in 2005-2006 Secondary mathematics certified status Middle School currently 37.5% High School currently 80.9% BCPS preparation of students for mathematics beyond high school * * Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 G/T 6 Transition G/T 7 Algebra I G/T 8 Algebra 2 G/T 9 Geometry G/T 10 Precalculus G/T 11 AP Calc I, II G/T 12 AP Calc III AP Statistics Honors Precalc Grade 6 Math