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Mathematics Program
The Georgia performance standards for mathematics have been designed to achieve a
balance among concepts, skills, and problem solving. The curriculum stresses rigorous
concept development, presents realistic and relevant tasks, and keeps a strong emphasis
on computational skills. At all grades, the curriculum encourages students to reason
mathematically, to evaluate mathematical arguments both formally and informally, to use
the language of mathematics to communicate ideas and information precisely, and to
make connections among mathematical topics and to other disciplines.
Fourth-Year Mathematics Options
These courses offer post Mathematics III options for students who may be interested in content that directly relates to a career pathway, who may desire further mathematics instruction that does not lead to calculus, or who may be interested in transitioning directly into the workforce. These courses are posted for 60 day public review and comment. To offer comment, please e-mail Janet Davis, Mathematics Program Manager, at jdavis@doe.k12.ga.us
The implementation of this curriculum will require that mathematics classrooms at every
grade be student-focused rather than teacher-focused. Working individually or
collaboratively, students should be actively engaged in inquiry and discovery related to
the world around them.
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The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed through multiple rounds of development and feedback from states and national organizations, with representatives from the State of Georgia providing feedback at each round.
The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for mathematics was one of the state curricula used to inform the creation of the CCSS for mathematics. So, it is no surprise that 90% of the GPS align with the CCSS. Therefore, when Georgia teachers are teaching GPS mathematics, in essence they are teaching CCSS mathematics. The rigor and relevance, as well as the balance of skills, concepts, and problem solving found in GPS mathematics is mirrored in the CCSS.
The CCSS, like the GPS, is evidence and/or research based, vertically aligned, and internationally benchmarked so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society. Although some content may be in different grade levels, all of the standards addressed in the CCSS are addressed in GPS mathematics. Most importantly, our work with GPS has prepared Georgia for the implementation of the CCSS. Implementation will result in few, if any, minor adjustments in GPS mathematics. Thus, we will simply move toward teaching an upgraded GPS mathematics, CCGPS Mathematics.
The timeline for adoption and implementation of CCGPS is as follows: - 2010 CCSS communication to Local Education Agencies
- 2010 – 2011 Resource alignment and training
- 2011 – 2012 CCGPS (GPS + CCSS) Implementation
Information for Administrators
Mathematics Information for Educators
The Mathematics Team provides unit webinars through ElluminateLive! for Kindergarten through Mathematics III. These webinars provide an excellent professional learning opportunity for teachers to talk with GaDOE content area specialists about the standards, frameworks, tasks, and assessments. The calendar of webinar dates can be found in Learning Village. All webinars are recorded to make future viewing possible.
In addition to the webinars, a monthly Mathematics newsletter is published electronically. The newsletter includes updates, focus articles, and timely tips for working toward the success of all students in GPS mathematics.
To subscribe to the monthly newsletter, send an email with no message to the appropriate email address listed below:
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