Provo City School District Math Committee Initial Meeting

Agenda • Welcome/Introductions (Name, School, Current Assignment) – Committee Members • Overview of the

Establish the District Math Committee to determine the pathway to improved instruction and student

Team Norms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Stay on Task

Garmston and Wellman Seven Norms of Collaboration To promote productive dialogue team members practice

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Provo City School District Math Committee Initial Meeting October 16, 2012 3: 30 -5: 00

Agenda • Welcome/Introductions (Name, School, Current Assignment) – Committee Members • Overview of the Committee’s Pathway and Anticipated Outcomes – Keith Rittel • Identification of Team Norms – Ray Morgan General or Specific? Concrete or Philosophical? • What is an Optimal Monthly Meeting Day? - Ray • Review of Past Math Initiatives – Ron Twitchell • What Should Our First Steps Be? - Ray • Next Meeting? • Conclusion at 5: 00 pm

Establish the District Math Committee to determine the pathway to improved instruction and student learning in Mathematics with concentration on Curriculum Revision, Instructional Materials, Effective Pedagogy, and Technological Innovation Assistant Superintendent Initiative For 2012 -2013

Team Norms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Stay on Task No Electronics Begin and End on Time Follow the Agenda Follow up with Notes and Assignments No Interruptions Stay Positive Take Notes on Questions Communicate (Reply to Team Members)

Professional Behavior Norms

Garmston and Wellman Seven Norms of Collaboration To promote productive dialogue team members practice the following norms: 1. Pausing 2. Paraphrasing 3. Probing for Specificity 4. Putting Ideas on the Table 5. Paying Attention to Self and Others 6. Presuming Positive Intentions 7. Pursuing a Balance Between Advocacy & Inquiry