Proposed Benchmarks for Math and Science Day 2010

Introduction
Are you looking for resources for implementing Florida’s benchmarks? Find the benchmark to access related CPALMS resources. You can find benchmarks through the Standards Information System or the Courses Information System.

Finding CPALMS Resources

Find CPALMS Resources through Benchmarks
Through the Standards Information System, you can Browse or Keyword Search to identify the benchmark for which you are looking for resources. Click on the benchmark to access the Benchmark page, where you will find the most up-to-date information about the benchmark, including the Related CPALMS Resources.

Find CPALMS Resources through Courses
Through the Course Information System, you can Browse or Keyword Search to identify the course for which you are looking for resources. Click on the course to access the Course page, where you will find the most up-to-date information about the course, including a list of Related Benchmarks with a link to Related Instructional Resources for each benchmark in the course that has Related CPALMS Resources.

Create Standards-based Resources Using CPALMS Tools
All resources are submitted via online submission system and are rigorously reviewed by other educators and content specialists. When an educator submits a resource to CPALMS, additional information (metadata) about the resource is entered. This information will assist the system in categorizing resources and will assist other educators in identifying resources for which they are looking.

CPALMS Standards-based Resource Tools
CPALMS offers standards-based tools to create resources, such as lesson plans and formative assessment tasks, specific to Florida’s standards.

The benefits of using CPALMS tools include:

• Integration with the Standards Information System allows you to easily select benchmarks and access points
• Step-by-step guiding tools
• Multi-template lesson planning tool
• Tooltips provide guiding questions for each step of the process
• The CPALMS review team will provide individualized feedback
• Collaboration tools allow teams to work together to create resources
• Access your resources from any computer with internet access
• All submitted resources are reviewed and approved by peers and content experts
• All approved resources are published on the benchmark pages

Login to Access CPALMS Resource Tools

1. Login to www.floridastandards.org,
2. Click on Instructional Resources
   
   
3. Choose to Submit a New Resource
4. Follow the step-by-step guide to align existing resources with Florida standards, create new resources specifically for Florida’s standards, and provide information about these resources to help others find resources.

As part of Math and Science Day, 2010, teachers were invited to share how they engaged students in the event. We thank all the teachers that participated and shared their experiences. Please click on the links below to view the showcase entry:

• Ms. Smith from Wauchula Elementary School (Hardee County) - Grade 5
• Ms. Beasley from Grand Ridge School - Grade 6
• Mrs. McIntee and Mrs. Scott from Bethune Academy (Polk County) - Grade 1
• Ms. Van Osfrom Vero Beach School (Brevard County) - Grade 7
• Ms. Tacher from Lake Hills School (Lake County) - Grade 6
• Ms. Flynn fromRichey Elementary School (Pasco County) - Grade 4
• Ms. Lucarelli from Diamond View Elementary (Palm Beach County) - Grade Kindergarten

Math and Science Day Sponsors:

• Florida Center for Research on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM)
• Florida Mathematics Presidential Awardees Association
• Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Florida Association of Science Supervisors
• Florida Department of Education - Office of Math and Science

Special thanks to Zak Champagne, Janet Meinke, and the CPALMS team for their extended efforts.