Math teachers everywhere are making major instructional shifts to fit the challenges of Common Core math. The article below from the Teaching Channel features examples of classrooms engaging in this process. What excitement kids have in these classrooms! Enjoy and see what you can do in your classroom.
What Does Math Look Like in today's Classroom? Gretchen Vierstra. 3/10.15. TeachingChannel - Tchers' Voice
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2015/03/10/math-in-todays-classroom/
Showing posts with label Common Core - Math. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Common Core - Math. Show all posts
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Saturday, November 3, 2012
What's Happening in California is Happening Here Too!
Actually what is going on in California regarding algebra is going on in many states and districts with other subjects besides algebra. There has been a long-standing debate on when algebra should be taught - 8th or 9th grade. California is now easing up on their law on textbook adoption. Now the state will come up with recommendations, but individual districts are free to make their own choices - not just in text book choices but in other resources including digital.
In developing textbook adoption, California maintains the attitude that there is quality control in state adoption. Many worry that loosening these requirements will affect quality of instruction.
Not all states have state textbook adoption processes. But all states & school districts are finding that resource materials in changing quickly in their quest to "align" to Common Core. The state will be bring a list of supplemental materials to the state board to "bridge the gap" between existing instructional resources and the common core.
My questions to our readers are (1) Should teachers rely on state decisions for textbook adoption? (2) What kinds of instructional resources do classroom teachers need? And who or what entity makes these decisions?
(3) What freedoms should teachers enjoy in individual districts and schools?
Calif. Laws Shift Gears on Algebra, Textbooks. Erik W. Robelsen. 10.24.12. Education Week - Premium Article
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/10/24/09textbooks.h32.html?tkn=ZWSFJqCFWeccgL9PEY07F13%2FE7XIm19QeftF&cmp=ENL-CM-NEWS2
In developing textbook adoption, California maintains the attitude that there is quality control in state adoption. Many worry that loosening these requirements will affect quality of instruction.
Not all states have state textbook adoption processes. But all states & school districts are finding that resource materials in changing quickly in their quest to "align" to Common Core. The state will be bring a list of supplemental materials to the state board to "bridge the gap" between existing instructional resources and the common core.
My questions to our readers are (1) Should teachers rely on state decisions for textbook adoption? (2) What kinds of instructional resources do classroom teachers need? And who or what entity makes these decisions?
(3) What freedoms should teachers enjoy in individual districts and schools?
Calif. Laws Shift Gears on Algebra, Textbooks. Erik W. Robelsen. 10.24.12. Education Week - Premium Article
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/10/24/09textbooks.h32.html?tkn=ZWSFJqCFWeccgL9PEY07F13%2FE7XIm19QeftF&cmp=ENL-CM-NEWS2
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Time is NOW to Change Math Instruction
This article explains the common-core math standards thoroughly and clearly. Always there will be criticism, but background information in this article explains how the standards were developed and how they compare with the highest performing countries with three characteristics: coherence, focus, and rigor. An important quote from the author...
Seizing the Moment for Mathematics. William Schmit. 7.17.12. Education Week
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/07/18/36schmidt.h31.html?tkn=MMNFHBVZyThGJ%2FPU93fiDAqLwWABNy8PNKoE&cmp=ENL-CM-VIEWS1
The essential question is not whether the common core can improve mathematics learning in the United States, but whether we, as a nation, have the commitment to ensure that it does.Well worth your time to read and understand where we are headed in teaching mathematics. Comments?
Seizing the Moment for Mathematics. William Schmit. 7.17.12. Education Week
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/07/18/36schmidt.h31.html?tkn=MMNFHBVZyThGJ%2FPU93fiDAqLwWABNy8PNKoE&cmp=ENL-CM-VIEWS1
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