Digging Deeper into the Common Core Math Standards

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Digging Deeper into the Common Core Math Standards Grades 4 -6 October 2, 2013

Digging Deeper into the Common Core Math Standards Grades 4 -6 October 2, 2013

Checking in… � The area that my students are struggling on � The area

Checking in… � The area that my students are struggling on � The area that my students are doing well on is… � Compared to last year, things related to teaching math are… � This afternoon, I want to…

Inside-outside circles � Vocabulary � Math facts… inner w/ facts, outer w/ answer ◦

Inside-outside circles � Vocabulary � Math facts… inner w/ facts, outer w/ answer ◦ Timed test and rotations � Each get sheet, check answers and prove reasoning � Explain your answer- how did you solve it? � Flipped classroom, share what they learned ◦ More sharing and conversation

Storage Unit- Design � You buy property and want to convert it to a

Storage Unit- Design � You buy property and want to convert it to a storage unit. � Design your storage unit on the graph paper provided.

Storage Unit- Monthly Rent � Complete the table. � Describe the proportion used to

Storage Unit- Monthly Rent � Complete the table. � Describe the proportion used to calculate rent. � Write an equation that expresses the rent: ◦ in terms of the volume? ◦ In terms of the dimensions and height?

� 5 x 5 x 10 � 10 x 25 x 10

� 5 x 5 x 10 � 10 x 25 x 10

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices � What did you have to consider? � Strategies and

Storage Unit- Modifying Prices � What did you have to consider? � Strategies and approaches?

One possible solution…

One possible solution…

Where SBAC has students going… � How might we want students to respond?

Where SBAC has students going… � How might we want students to respond?

Processes required… � Stamina to avoid fatigue ◦ Reading comprehension ◦ Number sense, “common

Processes required… � Stamina to avoid fatigue ◦ Reading comprehension ◦ Number sense, “common sense” ◦ Vocabulary � Unlearn – key word tricks, table patterns � Algebraic reasoning, multiplicative vs additive reasoning

� Modifications? � Grade � 4 th level connections… grade? � 5 th grade?

� Modifications? � Grade � 4 th level connections… grade? � 5 th grade? � 6 th grade?

Mathematical Tasks (problems) � What is the “best” task or problem that you have

Mathematical Tasks (problems) � What is the “best” task or problem that you have posed this year? � Describe: ◦ What was the task? ◦ How did you “launch” or set up the task? ◦ What did students do to explore the task?

Mathematical Tasks � Professional Reading ◦ As you read…. What are the essential characteristics

Mathematical Tasks � Professional Reading ◦ As you read…. What are the essential characteristics of good mathematical tasks? How can a task dictate or influence how a lesson goes?

Mathematical Tasks Reading � Let’s look at the tasks embedded in the article �

Mathematical Tasks Reading � Let’s look at the tasks embedded in the article � Which is the “easiest”? Why? � Which is the “most difficult”? Why?

Mathematical Tasks Reading � Examples � What in the back…. levels should we aim

Mathematical Tasks Reading � Examples � What in the back…. levels should we aim for when we plan most of our instructional tasks?

Mathematical Tasks in a Lesson � How do we embed tasks into a lesson?

Mathematical Tasks in a Lesson � How do we embed tasks into a lesson? � Thinking �A Thru a Lesson Protocol framework to help you plan

Selecting and Setting Up a Task � How do you currently plan? � How

Selecting and Setting Up a Task � How do you currently plan? � How do you typically start a lesson? ◦ Resources ◦ Curricula units ◦ Hunter’s “anticipatory set” vs. “the launch”

Let’s Try One � Collaborate to create a mathematical task aligned with Standards that

Let’s Try One � Collaborate to create a mathematical task aligned with Standards that you are going to teach in the near future

Supporting Students’ Exploration � Read through section 2 of the TTLP sheet � For

Supporting Students’ Exploration � Read through section 2 of the TTLP sheet � For the task that you just created, what are the key considerations regarding section 2? � Struggling students? � Early finishers?

Discussing and debriefing tasks � Look at section 3 from the TTLP � For

Discussing and debriefing tasks � Look at section 3 from the TTLP � For the task that you just created, what are the key considerations regarding section 3? � What are the mathematical ideas and concepts that we want students to take away?

Follow-up… � What follow-up tasks and/or activities can we have students work through to

Follow-up… � What follow-up tasks and/or activities can we have students work through to build on what we have worked on?

Debriefing our time with TTLP � What did you work on? � What worked

Debriefing our time with TTLP � What did you work on? � What worked well? � Questions and/or struggles?

Planning Resources � SBAC Practice Test � NCDPI Formative Instructional Tasks through Grade 5

Planning Resources � SBAC Practice Test � NCDPI Formative Instructional Tasks through Grade 5 � Georgia Units � Drew. polly@uncc. edu

Goals for planning � Mathematical � Consider tasks the TTLP

Goals for planning � Mathematical � Consider tasks the TTLP

Wrapping Up our time together � Questions?

Wrapping Up our time together � Questions?