Anonymous
05/30/2012 06:58
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
Anonymous wrote:I hope all teachers aren't so disgruntled, bitter and unhappy. The self-identified teachers on this board are more often than not illogical, overly emotional, hyperbolic and rude. Hope you're not in my child's class!
Yes, I concur. This teacher behaves like all teachers are dumb mules that do what they are told to do even if it's illogical and inappropriate for a child. Why else would this teacher accept for a moment the premise that a student working 3 or 4 grade levels above in her math class should be forced to stay they for a whole year and repeat the same process all over again the next year ... until there is equilibrium and everyone else is close to par.
Perhaps, she will learn some critical thinking skills as she "assiduously" prepares her "lesson plans" in arithematic for her classroom children -- then prepares for how to assess and evaluate these kids a year later based on those lessons plans.
Then go private.
Who or what is stopping you from pulling your child out of the public system? money? Find assistance, or downsize and use your money for tuition.
Who's being illogical? You have no clue as to how the system works. We are given the curriculum to teach. We cannot change it. Many are given just the bare bones right before school starts, which means that there are not even enough resources to cover the first unit.
Quit with the BS. Until YOU'RE the one in the classroom surrounded by these frameworks, don't offer your "wisdom" or your criticism.
You're lacking critical thinking skills. In fact, you can't even operate on a concrete level.
Anonymous
05/29/2012 19:25
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
I hope all teachers aren't so disgruntled, bitter and unhappy. The self-identified teachers on this board are more often than not illogical, overly emotional, hyperbolic and rude. Hope you're not in my child's class!
Yes, I concur. This teacher behaves like all teachers are dumb mules that do what they are told to do even if it's illogical and inappropriate for a child. Why else would this teacher accept for a moment the premise that a student working 3 or 4 grade levels above in her math class should be forced to stay they for a whole year and repeat the same process all over again the next year ... until there is equilibrium and everyone else is close to par.
Perhaps, she will learn some critical thinking skills as she "assiduously" prepares her "lesson plans" in arithematic for her classroom children -- then prepares for how to assess and evaluate these kids a year later based on those lessons plans.
Anonymous
05/29/2012 19:15
Subject: Common Core State Curriculum
I hope all teachers aren't so disgruntled, bitter and unhappy. The self-identified teachers on this board are more often than not illogical, overly emotional, hyperbolic and rude. Hope you're not in my child's class!
Anonymous
05/29/2012 16:15
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
Anonymous wrote:Why does MCPS prohibit capable students from advancing after demonstrating mastery of mathematics? When did the Sheriff come down with this decree? Sounds bone headed.
If MCPS math teachers can't evaluate students for math competency why are they getting wage increases in this era of cuts? Primary school mathematics, for example, hasn't changed in 200 years, regardless of the curricular flavor de jour?
So now you're claiming that we shouldn't get raises b/c you can't stand the curriculum THAT THOSE IN POWER DECIDE FOR US?
Hello? Anyone home?
So at your work, you create all the guidelines, all the project design, all the rules of the game?? OR, perhaps you've been out of the work force for so long that you've forgotten how organizations work.
dingbat
Anonymous
05/29/2012 16:12
Subject: Common Core State Curriculum
Anonymous wrote:9:47 - When my now HGC kid was in 2nd grade (pre-2.0), he was bored with math. The teacher said there were extra materials available that he could use when he finished his regular work. He never did go to those extra materials, probably because he was still new to reading, he liked to socialize, he liked pleasing his teacher and fellow students, and he probably felt proud that he was so smart. So instead, he helped the kids that sat near him with their math. Do you honestly think most boys, on their own, are going to sit quietly in a corner and teach themselves multiplication tables, when the class is on addition. That's just not practical. Is the US going to produce the top scientists and engineers with this kind of system or are they going to just hope to import them from China, India, etc? The answer is obvious. Further, this school system is just going to rely on parents like me to do their job with supplemental education. They are hoping that if they can just marginalize about 10-15% of the student population, that minority can't do anything about it. They are probably correct in this assumption, but they are hurting the country in the long term.
this is so true
Anonymous
05/28/2012 21:21
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
PP, I don't agree with it, but I think the school system delivers what it has an incentive to deliver. State tests test on grade level, so the school system's focus is going to be on grade level.
THe school district doesn't prohibit kids from advancing in math but isn't going to provide that instruction for your child. Your child will have to advance on his or her own, or after school.
This is true for all areas, not just math.
THe school district doesn't prohibit kids from advancing in math but isn't going to provide that instruction for your child. Your child will have to advance on his or her own, or after school.
This is true for all areas, not just math.
Anonymous
05/28/2012 11:36
Subject: Common Core State Curriculum
9:47 - When my now HGC kid was in 2nd grade (pre-2.0), he was bored with math. The teacher said there were extra materials available that he could use when he finished his regular work. He never did go to those extra materials, probably because he was still new to reading, he liked to socialize, he liked pleasing his teacher and fellow students, and he probably felt proud that he was so smart. So instead, he helped the kids that sat near him with their math. Do you honestly think most boys, on their own, are going to sit quietly in a corner and teach themselves multiplication tables, when the class is on addition. That's just not practical. Is the US going to produce the top scientists and engineers with this kind of system or are they going to just hope to import them from China, India, etc? The answer is obvious. Further, this school system is just going to rely on parents like me to do their job with supplemental education. They are hoping that if they can just marginalize about 10-15% of the student population, that minority can't do anything about it. They are probably correct in this assumption, but they are hurting the country in the long term.
Anonymous
05/28/2012 11:12
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
I gather you object to children being placed in the appropriate classroom for math instruction at their ability level?
Anonymous
05/28/2012 09:47
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
I don't have kids in MCPS but I can't imagine that the children are being prohibited from advancing in doing math.
Just that the teachers won't be teaching it to them.
If they want to move ahead in math they need to do it on their own -- same as if they want to read ahead in the reading anthology or social studies textbook.
Just that the teachers won't be teaching it to them.
If they want to move ahead in math they need to do it on their own -- same as if they want to read ahead in the reading anthology or social studies textbook.
Anonymous
05/28/2012 09:27
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
Anonymous wrote:Why does MCPS prohibit capable students from advancing after demonstrating mastery of mathematics? When did the Sheriff come down with this decree? Sounds bone headed.
If MCPS math teachers can't evaluate students for math competency why are they getting wage increases in this era of cuts? Primary school mathematics, for example, hasn't changed in 200 years, regardless of the curricular flavor de jour?
I doubt teachers have much control over this.
Anonymous
05/27/2012 23:57
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
Why does MCPS prohibit capable students from advancing after demonstrating mastery of mathematics? When did the Sheriff come down with this decree? Sounds bone headed.
If MCPS math teachers can't evaluate students for math competency why are they getting wage increases in this era of cuts? Primary school mathematics, for example, hasn't changed in 200 years, regardless of the curricular flavor de jour?
If MCPS math teachers can't evaluate students for math competency why are they getting wage increases in this era of cuts? Primary school mathematics, for example, hasn't changed in 200 years, regardless of the curricular flavor de jour?
Anonymous
05/27/2012 23:47
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
How many public school systems in the Union prohibit students from advancing to the next level after demonstrating mastery of subject material -- particularly mathematics (e.g, easily and quickly measurable)?
Anonymous
05/27/2012 21:30
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
Anonymous wrote:I don't believe that the Common Core Standards (many states have adopted them, not just MD) have anything to do with different math tracks.
They are just standards to be expected at each grade level.
Agreed. I probably don't have any problem with the content. My problem is that the MCPS is setting up the curriculum which doesn't allow kids to move ahead if they master a subject.
Anonymous
05/27/2012 20:40
Subject: Re:Common Core State Curriculum
I don't believe that the Common Core Standards (many states have adopted them, not just MD) have anything to do with different math tracks.
They are just standards to be expected at each grade level.
They are just standards to be expected at each grade level.
Anonymous
05/27/2012 16:45
Subject: Common Core State Curriculum
Isn't the MCPS 2.0 Curriculum a result of the CCSC? Will other Md counties still have different math tracks?