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2009 Released forms

These are the latest released test items. Please follow copyright instructions for the reading items.

EnVision Training Movies

Online training available 24/7 for your use!

Voice Thread

Student ideas about the new curriculum.

Formative Assessment

Here are some ideas for using formative assessment in problem solving, provided by the state. There are links to sites to use.

Sample Test Items

These are actual test items released by the state for use with students. They should be used as a supplement to the curriculum.

Math Strategies K-2

Items for teaching are included here- Week by Week Essentials, Observation Profiles and Indicators

Math games page has a multitude of sites for student use!

3-5 Resources

The resources for older elementary grades.

Math vocabulary is difficult for students.  There are lots of ways to help students learn the words.  These songs often help.

DPI Plan

 Essential Standards and Objectives (Math Information)

Math workshop about math interactive sites.

DPI Update

October update provided at NCCTM conference in Greensboro.

New NC Math Curriculum

This curriculum is now adopted and will be in place beginning the 2012-2013 school year. Some revisions are expected.

Report from NAEP 2009

Read the report from the latest evaluation of math learning in the United States.

View new, proposed, National Standards here.

Read the new standards (math and language arts so far) and offer feedback by April 2.

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Swain County Schools Page

Swain West Home

It is often hard to have the time to find appropriate math resources.   If you have any specific needs or requests, please go to my contact page to make requests.


There will be a number of staff development opportunities offered in the coming year. These are designed to help teachers learn to teach math through the development of concepts and big ideas, rather than through the memorization of algorithms.