https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9 Revisit the concerns and needs shared at the August meeting regarding implementation of a Bridge to College Math Course. en-us 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC 2020-10-16 16:27:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146326 how we package the changes; address perceptions about rigor, what the course does, etc.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146326 utk12dana https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146327 Concerned about tracking of the students who are identified and some self-select out Bridges due to perception of the course by higher income families and thus end up tracking students from low-income backgrounds into Bridges.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146327 utk12dana https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146329 Make sure BTC is fulfilling the need we want it to, don't want to pigeon-hole students out of path to Calc]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146329 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146330 Competition between BTC and other advanced math classes? (and dual credit options)]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146330 utk12dana https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146336 Consistency across district in what is learned in the BTC course. Affects what is taught in college courses and students are inconsistently prepared.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146336 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146337 From the higher ed perspective, let's be careful that we don't over-inflate BTC expectations; it's probably more well-suited for students pursuing non-STEM majors. And that's okay.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146337 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146338 We need to be consistent/compatible with the articulation agreements with higher education. HE wants to see staying power of solutions like BTC that intend to better prepare students for college mathematics - not solutions that change depending on who is in power.

]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146338 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146340 admissions vs. placement/college readiness]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146340 utk12dana https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146342 Adequate preparation time for teachers to be ready to teach BTC effectively and the new platform in general in a virtual environment.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146342 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146344 From the teacher perspective, how do we do quadratics well--what is really needed]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146344 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146347 being clear about meaningful and culturally appropriate standards]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146347 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146348 Can we make Quadratics the new unit 8, with the recognition that not everything in that unit might be covered? (similar to what happened with statistics in the "old" BTC format)]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146348 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146349 research around the why of the course and the importance of this approach to pathways]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146349 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146351 Getting them excited about what the course offers, how it can support their students and their learning]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146351 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146353 need to bring principals fully on board]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146353 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146354 higher ed voice to help support/validate the Bridges approach]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146354 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146355 need to tackle the systemic issues around math expectations and requirements ]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146355 utk12dana https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146356 Rigor, Teachers, Principals, Families/Students]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146356 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146358 How do we make sure we get the commitment/buy-in of the teachers?]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146358 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146359 and...how do we keep teachers in the position/role? Staff who have taught the content for multiple years, have shown tremendous growth.]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146359 https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146361 How do we connect this work not just to higher ed but to middle and elementary school math preparation?]]> 2020-10-16 16:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utk12dana/llyaubv0j3cem5t9/wish/836146361