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For K-8 Teachers of Math:

Here is a link to Webinar recording of the Chariho teacher training on Ready Classroom Math, Robert Rossetti was the Presenter:
(This training took place on 3/24/21 from 3:30-5:30)

https://cainc.zoom.us/rec/share/1i9Jvml2R2hZt2TViHsXnldFh6dvH_E_TIPAbQgnZAfA_j16hkhwtZ38D4iT_OBo.IEdjewTmfBcAwUGH

During the webinar Robert identified a few resources that you may find helpful:

Educator Guide: Digital Components

www.readyclassroomcentral.com

Try-Discuss –Connect Routine

Learning Games Guide (with report information)

Posted by Jane Daly  On Mar 29, 2021 at 10:42 AM
  

To Gr. K-8 Teachers of Math:

You and your students now have online access to ReadyClassroom Math!  The purpose of activating this now is to give you the opportunity to explore the program and have early access to the digital resources, which you could use with students if you’d like.  Teachers and students just click the Google Apps icon (the waffle) and then click on the i-Ready icon. 

Here are some quick resources for your reference:

  • For Grades K-5, here is a 1-page document with information on digitally assigning Interactive Practice, something you might try with your students now!
  •  For 24/7 access to tips, how-to's, videos, planning tools and MUCH MORE, please visit i-Ready Central

Chariho has used Ready Common Core Math for years, and again this year our students in Gr. K-8 have workbooks, and teachers have online access to teacher resources.  Those will continue to be used until the end of this school year.

In September, 2021, Gr. K-8 Math teachers will implement the NEW updated ReadyClassroom program.  Students will continue to receive a consumable workbook, and we will use the corresponding  iReady Math Benchmark Assessment (instead of STAR).  All teachers and students will have this digital access, that you can preview now.  Teachers can start looking at all the benefits this program offers. A K-8 Math Curriculum Launch Task Force was just formed to begin mapping out the Scope and Sequence for next year, and revising the first Quarter/Trimester’s curriculum units.  Professional Learning will be provided prior to the students’ first day of school, by the publisher, and teachers will implement this updated program at the beginning of the school year. 

Posted by Jane Daly  On Mar 23, 2021 at 9:18 AM
  

Rhode Island transitions to the Rhode Island Core Standards for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics from the Common Core State Standards

Following a period of review and public comment, RIDE is pleased to announce the endorsement by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education of new content standards for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. The Rhode Island Core Standards for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics are directly aligned with the expectations set forth in the Rhode Island comprehensive assessment system of which the RICAS assessment is an integral part. 

The Rhode Island Core Standards maintain the levels of focus, coherence, rigor, and overall content expectations of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). However, there are some instances in which the new standards enhance or clarify the content of the CCSS. Users of high-quality curriculum materials can be assured their resources are still aligned with the expectations of the Rhode Island Core Standards, but there may be a need for minor adjustments within or across grade levels.  

To assist users in making these adjustments, RIDE has created crosswalk documents highlighting the instances where expectations differ between the Rhode Island Core Standards and the CCSS. 

The new standards and the crosswalk documents can be found at Content Standards - Instruction & Assessment - RI Department of Education

Great news!  In 2017, Chariho adopted and aligned our curriculum to the MA ELA/Literacy and Math standards, once RICAS was announced.   

More information on plans for Chariho's ELA and Math curriculum will be sent by the end of March.

Posted by Jane Daly  On Mar 19, 2021 at 2:53 PM