[Mathways] Moving Mathways Forward Updates

[THOMPSON Tom - ODE]

Moving Mathways Forward pilot schools,

Thank you for your interest in the work of the high school Mathways Initiative. After a busy January, we are starting to take a closer look at the action plans you provided.  Our intent is to reach out to you individually to check in and provide any assistance.  Feel free to contact me (Mark.Freed at ode.state.or.us<mailto:Mark.Freed at ode.state.or.us> ) or Tom (Tom.Thompson at ode.state.or.us<mailto:Tom.Thompson at ode.state.or.us>) if you have any questions.   In the meantime,  here are a few items that may interest you.

You can always keep track of the work related to the project on the Oregon Educator Network within the MMF group at: https://www.oregonednet.org/groups/moving-mathways-forward


1.       Public Framework Version and Feedback Form:
We have posted a public Word version of the conceptual framework shared at the December meeting, which can be found on the ODE website<https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/mathematics/Pages/Oregon-Math-Project.aspx> and within the OEN announcement<https://www.oregonednet.org/groups/moving-mathways-forward/posts/conceptual-framework-posted-ode-website>.

*       Ongoing feedback about specific concepts can submitted on the 2020 math standards form<https://goo.gl/forms/q6iJFPNTk1dHk86A2> at any time.



2.       Call for Panelists for 2020 Math Content Panel:
ODE is seeking interested panelists to participate on one of two content panels to support the review and revision of our K-12 math standards.  One panel will focus on the K-8 standards, and a second will focus on high school content and math pathways. The full announcement<https://www.oregonednet.org/groups/oregon-math-project-meaningful-math-every-student/posts/call-nominations-2019-21-math-content> can be found on the OEN website.

*       Interested panelists can complete the APPLICATION FORM<https://goo.gl/forms/AB41p8ZvwhKdGHOh2>

*       If you know of potential candidates, you can complete the NOMINATION FORM<https://goo.gl/forms/ZRE9AhWu8mgozNBY2> to nominate up to 5 potential panelists that ODE will follow up with.


3.       Call for Nominations for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Science and Math (PAEMST):
Know an outstanding math teacher in grades 7-12?  Nominate them for the 2019 PAEMST award! Beginning the application is easy, and the PAEMST Team offers several resources to help you navigate the process, including coordinators in each state, mentors, and a dedicated Help Center ready to answer all your questions. You can begin the application by visiting www.paemst.org<http://www.paemst.org>

*       The PAEMST team will also be hosting Applicant Webinars<https://www.paemst.org/webinar> to provide an in-depth look at the application, feature tips from alumni, and answer your questions as you work through the process. We invite you to join us for one of our upcoming sessions: February 13 at 7:00pm EST * February 16 at 2:00pm EST

*       The nomination deadline is March 1, 2019 and the application deadline is May 1, 2019, for secondary school teachers (grades 7-12).


4.        A virtual conversation with San Francisco Unified School District
The San Francisco Unified School District has done some significant work to detrack mathematics education starting in middle school.  They have taken a bold step to improve the rigor of middle school mathematics for every student while eliminating accelerated tracks.  The results have shown large reductions in students failing high school math and increases in the number and diversity of students taking advanced mathematics at the high school.

*       Representatives from the district will share their story online from 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesday, March 12.  We will provide a link to the presentation in a future communication.  Please mark your calendar.

Mark R. Freed, Ed.D.
Mathematics Education Specialist

Office of Teaching, Learning, & Assessment | Standards and Instructional Support Unit | Oregon Department of Education
* 503.947.5610 | * mark.freed at state.or.us<mailto:mark.freed at state.or.us> | * Oregon Math Project<https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/mathematics/Pages/Oregon-Math-Project.aspx>

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