DreamBoxMath (K-8) is an engaging and adaptive math program that integrates curriculum and continuous formative assessment to personalize instruction, develop conceptual understanding, build critical skills, and improve achievement for every student, regardless of where they are in their learning journey.
DreamBox Reading (K-12) is a comprehensive, data-driven reading program proven to improve silent reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and motivation for all students. DreamBox Reading delivers age-appropriate, just-in-time scaffolding and support to differentiate and personalize instruction based on student engagement, progress, and productive struggle.
Our engaging, effective, and easy-to-use solutions help every school district accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning every day. Industry-leading educational content, digital-first curriculum, personalized learning programs, and time-saving instructional tools enhance teaching and learning across core subjects.
We provide services to students who are residents of the Bellevue School District, who are currently enrolled in a BSD school, and who have been identified as in need of advanced learning services.
Students identified as in need of Centered Services may attend the Centered program where they are placed in classes with like ability peers at Cherry Crest, Medina, Somerset, Woodridge, Odle, Tyee, and Interlake. Students may also choose to remain at their attendance area or choice school and receive differentiated instruction in a general education classroom.
We thank these caretakers of this land who have lived and continue to live here since time immemorial. We reflect on the historic context that brings us to reside on this land and accept responsibility to interrupt erasure. We commit to an ongoing partnership with the Snoqualmie Tribe as we listen to, learn from, and lead with their guidance.
At Cabell County Schools, math educators had their eyes on a culture shift: they wanted to transform their teacher-centered instruction to student-centered learning. In partnership with our Professional Learning team, they made their vision a reality
Mathematics in Pennsylvania stresses both procedural skills and conceptual understanding to ensure students are learning and applying the critical information they need to succeed at higher levels. The introduction at each grade level articulates a small number of critical mathematical areas that should be the focus for that grade. At the end of their high school education, students will be able to use their mathematical knowledge independently to:
Although it is an interesting and enjoyable study for its own sake, mathematics is most appropriately used as a tool to help organize and understand information from other academic disciplines. Because our capacity to deal with all things mathematical is changing rapidly, students must be able to bring the most modern and useful technology to bear on their learning of mathematical concepts and skills.
The Standards Aligned System (SAS) is the Pennsylvania Department of Education digital curriculum and instruction resource site. The SAS is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. The SAS is comprised of six distinct elements which provide a common framework for continuous student, teacher, and school and district growth. The elements are Standards, Assessment, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials and Resources and Safe and Supportive Schools. Numerous resources for teaching and developing high quality mathematics education programs are available on the Standards Aligned System website. The SAS portal is designed to organize and deliver educational content carefully aligned to Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) provide users with the ability to communicate and collaborate with educators from across the Commonwealth via threaded discussion forums and blogs. Learning Communities may be comprised of educators who teach the same subject areas or grade levels, or may focus on a particular instructional strategy or professional interest.
We encourage you to join the Mathematics Learning Community. The Mathematics Learning Community provides a collaborative environment to extend and enhance the discussion of important issues, challenges, and ideas that promote success in the teaching and learning of mathematics throughout the commonwealth as well as access to numerous resources. Join the Mathematics PLC by becoming a registered user of the Standards Aligned System. Once you are a registered user, sign-in to your account, select Teacher Tools, My Communities.
The State Board of Education adopted the Core Standards in July 2010. Since that time, the decision was made to craft a set of PA Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. A group of Pennsylvania educators created a draft set of PA Core Standards. These new standards mirror the content and rigor of Common Core, but reflect the organization and design of the PA Academic Standards. Additionally, the Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science/Technical Subjects will be appended to their respective PA Academic Standards. The PA Core Standards are currently being reviewed within the regulatory review process.
The PK-12 PA Core Standards for Mathematics cannot be viewed or addressed in isolation, as each standard depends upon or may lead into multiple standards across grades; thus, it is imperative that educators are familiar with both the standards that come before and those that follow a particular grade level. These revised standards reflect instructional shifts that cannot occur without the integrated emphasis on content and practice. Standards are overarching statements of what a proficient math student should know and be able to do. The Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content closely align with the revised standards and are an invaluable source for greater detail.
Teachers shall expect that students know and can apply the concepts and skills expressed at the preceding level. Consequently, previous learning is reinforced but not re-taught. Students who achieve these mathematical standards will be able to communicate mathematically.
The Curriculum Framework specifies what is to be taught for each subject in the curriculum. In Pennsylvania, Curriculum Frameworks include Long Term Transfer Goals, Big Ideas, Concepts, Competencies, and Essential Questions aligned to Standards and Assessment Anchors and where appropriate, Eligible Content.
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Students in grades 4 and 8 are administered the Science PSSA. The English Language Arts and Mathematics PSSAs include items that are consistent with the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Science PSSA includes items that are aligned to the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology.
STEM education is an intentional, integrative approach to teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students become adept problem solvers, innovators, and inventors who are self-reliant by asking questions, investigating, making informed decisions about how they live their daily lives and engage in their vocations and communities.
Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. All of the site's materials and resources are available to anyone completely free of charge.
HippoCampus is a project of the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education (MITE). The goal of HippoCampus is to provide high-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects to high school and college students free of charge.
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
Illustrative Mathematics provides guidance to states, assessment consortia, testing companies, and curriculum developers by illustrating the range and types of mathematical work that students experience in a faithful implementation of the Common Core State Standards, and by publishing other tools that support implementation of the standards.
CK-12 provides open-source content and technology tools to help teachers provide learning opportunities for students globally. Free access to high-quality, customizable educational content in multiple modalities allow teachers, students and others to innovate and experiment with new models of learning.
The Mathematics Assessment Program (MAP)aims to bring to life the Common Core State Standards (CCSSM) in a way that will help teachers and their students turn their aspirations for achieving them into classroom realities.
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a consortium of 22 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments in English and math anchored in what it takes to be ready for college and careers.
Smarter Balanced is a state-led consortium developing assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts/literacy and mathematics that are designed to help prepare all students to graduate high school college- and career-ready.
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