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New High School Math
Courses
Mathematics is the
language and science of patterns and connections. Learning and
doing mathematics are active processes in which students construct
meaning through exploration and inquiry of challenging
problems.
Student Learning
Our goal for student learning is to equip each of our students
with the ability and preparation to meet the mathematical demands
presented by college and careers, and to carry their mathematical
thinking and problem-solving into multiple learning
situations.
Our mathematics program, as recommended through the new state
standards approved in July of 2008, will provide a balance
of:
- Conceptual
understanding
- Procedural
proficiency
- Problem solving and
processes
Professional
Learning
The goals of Seattle Public Schools mathematics professional
learning opportunities are to:
- Promote the use of
high-leverage teaching practices at all grade levels
that:
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- develop mathematical
thinking and understanding
- promote equity,
relevance, and rigor in mathematics classrooms
- Deepen teachers'
conceptual understanding of mathematics
- Develop teachers'
expertise in using district-adopted materials to develop math
learning for every student, including ELL, Special Education, and
Advanced Learning students.
- Support teachers in
developing professional learning communities to examine student
work, respond to assessment data, and continuously improve
instruction.
Administrators,
instructional assistants, tutors, family support workers and/or
others who support student learning in our schools are invited to
participate in mathematics professional learning
workshops.
We invite you to explore the resources listed below
to learn more about our mathematics program and performance
expectations.
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