Presented to VUSD School Board on January 17, 2013.

1. 21st Century Mathematics
Implementing the Ca Common Core
Standards
January 17, 2013

2. Who Are We?
• Math Cohort: 50 k-12
teachers representing all
comprehensive sites
• 8th Grade Math Work Group:
All 24 Algebra and Algebra
Readiness teachers

3. What is our purpose?
• Implement Common Core Math Standards and the 8 Standards
for Mathematical Practice
• Creative and Innovative
• Focused on Learning
• Provide Instructional Leadership

4. What do the Cohortians say
about their journey?

5. How are we being innovative
and creative with technology?

6. What shifts have we
made k-7?

7. Grades 9 - 12
Algebra & Geometry
My Experience in the classroom
A Pedagogical Shift :
From Rote Practice to Deep Understanding
Strategic Thinking - formulate a definition for the %
composition of a compound
Extended Thinking- derive a formula for determining the %
composition of a compound

8. Next Steps
• Engage all Stakeholders
• Perform a gap analysis
• Purposeful professional
development for educators
• Providing common core
information in multiple formats