Math+CAT

Team Members: Kathy B., Amy, Karen, Angie, Greg, Jack, Ben, Anita, Patty, Dani


 * __CAT Goals/Objectives__**

By looking at what has happened in the past (trends in data) can impact instruction in the future.

To work collaboratively in vertical content teams.

Teachers working as partners in their own professional development.

__**Group Norms**__

1. Respect the time (Avoid "this is what I do")

2. Respect Opinions

3. Come Prepared

4. Active listening/ avoid side conversations

Meeting Dates:

Agenda:
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 * //__[[file:Reaching the Forgotten 10%.pdf]]

Data Points: __//**

** Number, Number Sense and Operations Standard ** Students demonstrate number sense, including an understanding of number systems and operations and how they relate to one another. Students compute fluently and make reasonable estimates using paper and pencil, technology-supported and mental methods. 1. Standards Books
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 * What to bring: **

2. The standards and benchmarks you identified for developing number sense at your grade level

3. Come prepared to discuss the //** practices **// associated with the standards and benchmarks you identified

4. Read “Skills and Processes” Article (page 324-328) 5. Complete Skills and Processes Self Assessment (Print from Wiki or write responses on paper)
 * Reflection Questions: **

1. In regards to the number sense indicators you identified, what classroom experience sticks in your mind where you knew the kids were “getting it"?

2. What kind of activities were you doing?

3. What did the students look like while they were working? What did they sound like? What did their work look like? How did you know that they understood and were internalizing the content?

4. What experience changed the way you were thinking about number sense and student understanding?


 * __2-26-09__**