What We
Believe
Vision and Mission:
The mission of the Colorado Springs District 11 mathematics
community is to ensure all students
have the opportunity and the
support necessary to learn significant mathematics with
depth and understanding using methods of mathematical
inquiry and applying concepts and skills in a variety of
contexts where mathematics is a tool used to understand and
interpret our world for the global economy of the
twenty-first century. We support the shared vision and
mission of Colorado Springs School District 11 by:
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collaborating with members of professional learning
communities to develop, implement, and evaluate
standards-based coherent aligned mathematics curriculum
to increase student achievement;
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using
research-based and evidence-based best practices in the
teaching of mathematics, K-12.
About
Mathematics in District 11
Mathematics educators teach students the content knowledge,
problem-solving skills, communication skills, and technology
skills necessary to understand and interpret our world in
the twenty-first century. The need to understand and be
able to use mathematics in everyday life and in the
workplace has never been greater and will continue to
increase in these times of extraordinary and accelerating
change. At all levels, mathematics courses are focused on
core indicators of learning based on the Colorado Model
Content Standards and articulated in the
curriculum alignment guides.
The Elementary Curriculum, grades K – 2 focuses on building
number sense skills developing the understanding of ten.
Grades 3 – 5 continue developing the number sense and
computation skills focusing on computational fluency. Students in grades 6 – 8 prepare for the high school
mathematics courses by addressing all six state standards.
High school students focus on developing algebraic
understanding which is the perquisite for higher level
thinking and understanding of mathematics. High school
courses include Advanced Placement courses of Calculus and
Statistics.
Mathematics educators are dedicated to the
improvement of classroom instruction in mathematics at all
levels. They also realize new knowledge, tools, and ways of
doing and communicating mathematics continue to emerge and
evolve. They are also aware that in this changing world,
those who understand and can do mathematics will have
significantly enhanced opportunities and options for shaping
their futures.
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Use of Calculators in
Elementary Math - describes how often and for what purpose
calculators are used at the elementary level.
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Facts Behind the
Video - provides relevant information about a web-based
video criticizing instructional approaches used in Everyday
Math. Learn the true facts behind the misrepresentation.
Standards-Based Instruction
The Colorado Model Content Standards for Mathematics were
developed by Colorado math teachers and adopted by the
Colorado State Board of Education on June 8, 1995. Three
questions guided the development of these standards:
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What is
mathematics?
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What does it mean to know, use, and do mathematics?
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What mathematics should every Colorado student learn?
The
Colorado Model Content Standards for Mathematics were
reviewed by the Colorado Department of Education during the
2004-2005 school year concluding with the report titled
The State’s Prime Numbers. No changes to the Colorado
Model Content Standards for Mathematics were recommended.
For additional information visit:
http://cde.state.co.us/coloradomath/Standards_and_Assessment.htm
The Colorado Model Content Standards were based on the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Principles and Standards. For additional information
visit:
http://www.nctm.org/
Curriculum
An overview of the suggested curriculum for each quarter
within each grade
level is listed below.
Elementary Math Courses
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Grade 1
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Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 2 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 3 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 4 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 5 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 6 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 7 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Grade 8 |
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
Middle School
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
High School
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Assessment
D11 Quarterly Assessments -
also called benchmark tests, these district-created
assessments measure student achievement against a norm. The
assessments are designed to have a high correlation with the
State CSAP and are used to measure student preparedness for
CSAP in quarterly stages.
Short-Cycle Assessments - These tests are created at the
school or district level and are designed to give quick feedback
on students' mastery of skills over a one to two week period.
CSAP -
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) is a
standards-based assessment designed to provide a picture of
student performance on state academic content standards and to
provide a context for improving public education. Every student
in grades 3-10 will be evaluated in reading and
writing. Additional testing will be given in math for grades
5-10 and in science for the 8th grade.
End of Course Exams -
High school subjects not tested by the CSAP are tested via end
of course exams.
Resources for Teachers
Resources for Parents
Elementary Everyday Math Resources
Fifth
Grade M.C.P.s
(Math Challenge Pages):
These organizers contain McREL strategies, CSAP formatted
questions, and a spiraling review of all CSAP Math frameworks
for fifth grade. The M.C.P.s should be completed in
numerical order (staring in late September) with the Mega
Review being done in early March.
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