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Mathematics Department Program Review
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Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): The PRSD Model for Teaching and Learning describes
the overlap and integration of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Curriculum identifies the big ideas and
learning goals associated with specific units and courses. Work conducted in this area will impact the daily
mathematics program for all students.
Math Facts Program
Implementation Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): 4/30/2018 - 8/30/2018
Key Personnel: K-5 Math Teachers, Math Department Chairs, Administrative Liaisons to the Department, and
Assistant Superintendents
Major Action Steps: (1) Develop a committee to research, identify, choose, and purchase a math fact fluency
program. (2) Conduct professional development and training on new resource. (3) Monitor use of newly
purchased program for consistency through lesson plans, monthly department meetings, walk-throughs, and
observations.
Estimated Budget/Resources: Costs finalized after program selection.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): Given the importance of basic math fact fluency, a
consistent approach to mastery and automaticity allows most students to focus attention on concepts and problem
solving. For a smaller group of students, the use of additional tools can be used to support a deficit in basic facts
that also allow a similar transition to problem solving (e.g., calculators).

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