Archived News
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- Charging Students for Calculators Posted : 11/06
- The Glossary of Mathematical Terms (PreK-grade 8) has been updated Posted : 10/06
- LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements Posted : 8/06
- Sample Tasks for PreK-8, Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Posted : 6/06
- The Instructional Recommendations for Elementary and Intermediate Mathematics Instruction Posted : 6/06
- Implementation Timeline for Regents Examination in Mathematics Posted : 6/06
- The Commencement Level Glossary for Teachers and Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language for Students are now available online Posted : 3/15/06
- Guide to the 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics Posted : 12/1/06
- The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart Posted : 2/21/06
- Field Test Information Posted : 2/3/06
Charging Students for Calculators
Charging Students for Calculators: Clarification regarding the responsibility of school districts to provide students with calculators is available at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/mgtserv/charging_for_calculators.shtml.
The Glossary of Mathematical Terms (PreK-grade 8) has been updated
The Glossary of Mathematical Terms (PreK-grade 8) has been updated to reflect field experiences from the first year of implementation of the New York State Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005). http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/glossary.htm This Glossary, intended for teacher use only, provides an understanding of the mathematical terms used in PreK-grade 8 level instruction as reflected in the New York State Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005). We encourage all teachers to become familiar with these terms and use them consistently throughout a student's educational program.
LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements
LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements: In response to the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) can no longer be used for Title I accountability purposes, the Department has changed its policy on the assessment of LEP/ELL students beginning with the 2006-07 school year.
Sample Tasks for PreK-8, Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
Sample Tasks for PreK-8, Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry, aligned with Performance Indicators, are now available. These sample tasks, developed by New York State teachers, are clarifications, further explaining the language and intent of the associated Performance Indicators. These tasks are not test items, nor are they meant for students' use. (PreK-8 Posted June 2006; Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.
The Instructional Recommendations for Elementary and Intermediate Mathematics Instruction
The Instructional Recommendations for Elementary and Intermediate Mathematics Instruction has been revised. This document is to assist teachers and administrators in directing classroom instruction to align with the New York State Learning Standard for Mathematics (revised March 2005). Please refer to this new document for the most current information.
Implementation Timeline for Regents Examination in Mathematics
On December 8, 2005 the Board of Regents unanimously approved the Education Department's recommended implementation timeline for the Regents Examinations in Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.
The Commencement Level Glossary for Teachers and Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language for Students are now available online
The Commencement Level Glossary for Teachers and Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language for Students are now available online. The Glossary, intended for teacher use only, provides an understanding of the mathematical terms used in the Regents-approved courses entitled Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry as reflected in the New York State Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005). We encourage all teachers at the commencement level to become familiar with these terms and use them consistently throughout a student's educational program.
The Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language are presented for each Regents-approved course entitled Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. These lists are intended to engage New York State educators and students in building a mathematical language. The lists contain terms that are defined in the Glossary.
Guide to the 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics
The Guide to the 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics is an updated version of the section formerly known as Introduction to the Grades 3-8 testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the Guide to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program dated September 2005.
The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart
The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart summarizes the policy decisions made regarding the use of calculators in classrooms and on State Assessment in Mathematics.
Field Test Information
Field Test Information including the latest information for the 2005-2009 field tests in New York State elementary and intermediate schools, including two lists of schools (in alphabetical order by school name) with their respective field test strand and their required field test assignment, and the five-year field test schedule. A notice regarding the amount of time needed for the Math field tests is now available.