Mathematics Resources
What resources should I have in my classroom to maximize mathematices instruction?
Review the list of resources for Kindergarten - Grade 7 - Accelerated Math Instruction (AMI) Resources
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2008 Revised TAKS Information Booklets for Grades 3-5 *new
The Texas Education Agenc(TEA) recently posted the revised Mathematics TAKS Information Booklets for grades 3, 4 and 5.
Revised TAKS Booklets - http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html
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Mathematics Textbook Information
New K-5 Textbooks Adopted  *new
books.bmp (50390 bytes)The HISD Board of Education approved Scott Foresman/Pearson enVision MATH Texas as the adopted K-5 mathematics textbook. Implementation of the new textbooks will occur next school year 2008-2009.

Committe members from all regions and the Alternative District spent hours on research and study before making their recommendation.

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Instructional Materials Adopted By The Sate Board of Education

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Components of Quality Instructional Materials
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Programs and Components Being Considered for Adoption --Sorted by Subject
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/adoptprocess/subjectsump2004.pdf
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Mathematics TEKS-Breakout Evaluation Documents
Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School Courses
 
Mathematics Instrucitonal Materials Analysis Documents
These documents will be used to assist in the rating process for adoption.
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The following websites may be used as resource material to help make informed decisions concerning the quality of the textbooks under review:

This link for the Instructional Materials section of the Mathematics TEKS Toolkit may be used to help teachers clarify their understandings of the Mathematics TEKS. It provides sample activities, lessons, and assessments for examination.

http://oxygen.dana.utexas.edu/dcsite/mathtoolkit/instruction/index.php

This link provides articles, classroom tools, and strategies to support student success in mathematics.

http://www.utdanacenter.org/mathtoolkit/support/best.php