K-12 Regional Mathematics Curriculum Framework

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

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

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