Question 1

What services does Pearlized Mathematics Consulting (PMC) offer?

Accepted Answer

PMC offers a Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) based math curriculum with professional development (CPE credit) for Kinder & First Grade educators in Texas school districts.

Question 2

When is the professional development conducted?

Accepted Answer

Professional development for each curriculum grade level is conducted by a PMC consultant, prior to each six weeks grading period (August through April).  Each 6 hour session is conducted virtually, with a maximum of 30 participants.

Question 3

How is the professional development conducted?

Accepted Answer

A curriculum document and manipulatives (provided by the contracting district) will be required per participant, for use during the virtual training of the comprehensive, structured program, with emphasis on our grade level TEKS, on-going application of the TEA'S: RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES, RESEARCH BASED BEST PRACTICES, and vertical alignment to the STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC READINESS (STAAR).  A list of materials required for each training session is included as the first page on the curriculum documents per six weeks.

Question 4

Does the curriculum include lesson plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, complete daily lesson plans are included for each six weeks grading period, with the designated grade level TEKS noted, as well as, a reference to the STAAR Reporting Categories.

Question 5

Is literature incorporated in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, reference to a variety of math literature books is emphasized throughout the curriculum so as to increase a world of knowledge through appropriate math and science vocabulary, and the application of life skills & financial literacy.

Question 6

Does the curriculum include assessments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as integral components in both the Kinder & First Grade curriculum, each six weeks grading period includes:

• weekly concept assessments and a cumulative six weeks assessment which are:
    • aligned to the specific grade level Math TEKS taught (up to the designated grading period)
    • vertically aligned annually to the most recent STAAR.

As options, the following are also components found in the PMC:
 • The Kindergarten curriculum includes a Prekindergarten comprehensive review and assessment.
 • The First Grade curriculum includes a Kindergarten comprehensive review and assessment.

Question 7

Does each grade level include a "Beginning of Year", "Middle of Year", and "End of Year" assessment?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, both grade levels will include suggested/optional comprehensive assessments: "Beginning of Year", "Middle of Year", and "End of Year".

Question 8

What is needed from a school district to contract the PMC curriculum and Professional development?

Accepted Answer

Interested Texas school districts may request a proposal for review.  Once the district approves the proposal, notify PMC so that a PMC Service Contract & License Agreement is submitted to the district for review and approval.  The PMC Service Contract & License Agreement must be completed and submitted (annually) to PMC prior to conducting the professional development.

Question 9

Can several districts join a hosting district?

Accepted Answer

Yes, several Texas school districts may join a hosting district with up to a maximum of 30 participants.  The hosting district must complete and submit an approved PMC Service Contract & License Agreement prior to allowing any district to join their group.

Each joining district must complete and submit an approved PMC License Agreement prior to joining the hosting district.  The approved PMC License Agreement grants access to the instructional material; therefore, must be submitted to PMC prior to the 1st six weeks scheduled training.

Question 10

Are there curriculum samples we can review?

Accepted Answer

Yes, contact us to request complete grade level samples, which are only available in English.

Question 11

Who does an interested school district contact for more information?

Accepted Answer

Contact Us(https://www.pearlizedmath.com/contact-us)

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