Assignment 12 – Non-Traditional Math Scenario
Assignment 12: Develop a strategy/plan for garnering support for the implementation of a curriculum program. Read the scenario below and complete the activity questions at the bottom of the page. There is a related rubric located in the Rubrics Module. This assignment will be submitted using the TK20 link. 100 Points
Scenario:
A new principal in a suburban school district with six elementary schools has been asked to support the continuing implementation of a non-traditional math program at her school. The program was implemented district-wide three years ago amidst considerable concern from parents and staff. Frequent evaluation of the program has shown that students’ conceptual understanding is exceptional,but their computation performance varies from year to year and consistently falls below their conceptual understanding. While significant concerns still linger among parents and staff, parent satisfaction has increased by 20% in the last year and dissatisfaction has declined by one-third. The site evaluation team has established several recommendations, including improving communication with parents and providing professional development for teachers.
Activity:
1. Identify and describe at least three steps the principal can take to gain further support for the program and decrease the dissatisfaction levels.
2. Elaborate on involving stakeholders.
3. Connect your decision-making back to three different concepts introduced throughout the textbook. Explain how your approach to this scenario fits each of the three concepts.Complete this activity in narrative form. Be very specific and outline your procedures.
