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Improving Student Performance in Mathematics: Using The Common Core Practices and<br />

Progressions to Develop Classroom-Based Assessments for Grades 5 - 8<br />

How do I design classroom-based assessments to inform instruction, support mathematical<br />

learning and improve student performance?<br />

During this session participants will work to understand how to use the Common Core Practices<br />

and Content Progressions to design classroom-based assessments that inform our instruction and<br />

provide feedback to our students. Using an analytic set of criteria founded on accuracy, reasoning,<br />

representation and communication, teachers will create a framework for collecting and analyzing<br />

examples of strong math performance that aligns with the New York State Assessments and researchbased<br />

practices.<br />

PARTICIPANTS: Administrators, math teachers, staff developers and instructional coaches<br />

DATE/TIME: Nov 20 <strong>2013</strong> 8:30AM - 3:00PM<br />

COST: $142 for Curriculum Center Members; $163 Curriculum Center Non Members<br />

LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building<br />

FACILITATOR: Dr. Brenda Myers is currently the Superintendent of the Valhalla Union Free School District.<br />

Previously, Dr. Myers served as Superintendent of the Groton Central School District. She also previously<br />

served as Deputy Superintendent of Broome-Tioga BOCES. Currently, Dr. Myers serves on the New York<br />

State Assessment Committee. She is well known for her work across New York State in the areas of<br />

leadership development, instructional theory, and assessment design. Dr. Myers previously served on the<br />

New York State Association of Women in Administration (NYSAWA) and was the recipient of the<br />

Ann Myers Award.<br />

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 11/6/<strong>2013</strong><br />

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics<br />

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