TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK:
Applying the Standards for Mathematical Practices in the Classroom
READING:
Standards for Mathematical Practices Progression through Grade Levels (pdf)
www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/pubdocs/MPbyGradeLevel.pdf
THIS WEEK’S PROMPT:
It’s time to put the pedal to the metal.
- Choose a problem or task from your curriculum that uses a “traditional” approach to teaching mathematics.
- Using this week’s reading and ideas from chapter 4, change the activity so it incorporates one or more of the mathematical practices. If possible, test drive it with your students.
- Share your successes and struggles with “Common Core-ing it up”.
DUE DATES:
- by Monday, March 3 Your initial response to the prompt should be posted.
- by Thursday, March 6 Revisit this site and respond to at least one of your fellow participant’s comments.
If you need help posting your comment, watch this video.
READ FOR NEXT WEEK:
Coming Soon: A New Generation of Assessments by Nancy A. Doorey (article in Educational Leadership December 2012/January 2013, p. 28-34)
Next week’s prompt will be posted on Thursday, March 6.
