K-12 Regional Mathematics Curriculum Framework : K-12 Regional Mathematics Curriculum Framework Math & Science Collaborative
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Curriculum Frameworks Are Resources To: : Curriculum Frameworks Are Resources To: Assist districts in developing curriculum consistent with the PA Standards for Mathematics and PA Assessment Anchors
Indicate what students should know and be able to do at each grade level
Provide high quality learning experiences for students so that they may develop deep conceptual understanding of the essential learnings
Curriculum Frameworks Are Not: : Curriculum Frameworks Are Not: Required by law
Detailed lesson plans
Items for which students must be tested
Directives for uniform programs and textbook adoption
Curriculum formats that all districts must follow
The Process : The Process Team members identified ‘big ideas’ at each grade level
Discussed essential learnings across grade levels
Eliminated unnecessary repetition while assuring there were no gaps
Confirmed that PA and NCTM Standards are addressed
Provided a chart with alignment of Big Ideas to PA Standards and Assessment Anchors
Background and Rationale : Background and Rationale Implement PA and NCTM Standards
What is standards-based curriculum and instruction?
Glenn Commission Report: “Before It’s Too Late”
Emphasizes the importance of “high-quality” teaching
TIMSS Data
U.S. curriculum lacks focus and coherence
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Slide8 : FIGURE 1 Types of Math Problems Presented FIGURE 2 How Teachers Implemented
Making Connections Math Problems
So…. : So…. How can we identify and organize a few big ideas at each grade level?
What might the curriculum look like as it’s organized around big ideas in mathematics?
Knowledge Networks : Knowledge Networks
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Slide13 : Read interpret, and construct charts, tables, line plots, pictographs and bar graphs.
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Reasons to Use Framework : Reasons to Use Framework To avoid feeling overwhelmed with so much content
To move from concrete to graphic to abstract at all levels
To shift from a focus on teaching procedures to engaging students in problem solving
To lead students to a deep conceptual understanding of the essential learnings
Standards-Based Classrooms : Standards-Based Classrooms Curriculum that includes:
Content linked to standards
Instructional practices that foster problem solving, communication, reasoning and connections through multiple representations
Authentic assessments that enable students to show what they know and can do in mathematics
Using the Framework : Using the Framework As an aid in writing District-level curriculum
Adapt/adopt
As a Professional Development tool
Use to start discussions within and across grade levels
Use activities and assessments in professional development