The document discusses implementing the Common Core State Standards for mathematics in a school district. It describes a math cohort of 50 K-12 teachers working to transition to the new standards, including an 8th grade math work group. The cohort is focused on the mathematical practices of the standards and being innovative with technology. Shifts have already been made in grades K-7, while algebra and geometry teachers are shifting to more strategic and extended thinking over rote practice. Next steps include engaging stakeholders, analyzing gaps, targeted professional development, and communicating information in multiple formats.

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