Math

What approaches are you taking to roll this out in your district?

2011 Fall Rollout Presentation

2012 Winter Rollout 2 Presentation

How do I MAP the new Standards? First- Familiarize yourself with Common Core Standards Website and the framework Read the INTRODUCTION and the have an ongoing discussion about the Standards of Mathematics Practices GOAL- you need to be successful at navigating and explaining the framework and so do your teachers and principals.

Second-Teachers need to see the connection from what they have done in the past to why they need to create a blueprint "MAP"? Are there policies and procedures, ie.a culture in your district that need to be addressed before you begin this work? Teachers need to have their maps visible and shared with others so they can get feedback. This is the only way to do a gap analysis as well. Resources avaible at [|Curriculum 21] LOOK UNDER CLEARING HOUSE also see Conference Resources.

Third-Phase 1, collaboration around the Standards is critical to the process. Understanding the framework, deconstructing the standards and understanding the depth and rigor is the first phase.

Fourth- Phase 2, establish a template that works for your district. What are the non-negotiables? Elements of curriculum maps can be found on Dr. Ann Johnson's Yola site.

Fifth- Guided Practice, be sure your staff understands the importance of essential questions. Dr. Jacobs used the analogy of a book and referenced "Dead Poets Society". If you tear out the table of contents, it is just pages of stuff. The big ideas and essential questions are like the chapters. Do not skip this step. Teachers connect to the essential understandings and then easily see that they can teach several skills and concepts perhaps even integrate with other discipline areas because of the essential question.

Sixth-Understand the difference between Content and Skills, as a deconstructing activity, be sure to identify the nouns and the verb/verb phrases. What is the level of understanding? Vertical conversations should take place here to avoid repetition and gaps.

Seventh-Draft unit plans. If you non-negotiable template includes esssential understandings, concepts, skills, vocabulary, learning targets/I can statements, than that is what you will want on your template. There are software companies that can support you. If you want a seat to our ESC Instruction Planner/Curriculum Mapper, please contact me. Moira Erwine 440-3234-5777 ext 1156.