I was recently contacted by an instructional coach from a school district where I work regularly. She and her teachers were working on math units aligned to common core. They were trying to determine whether students should be allowed to…
Tag: 8 Mathematical Practice Standards
Calculators or No Calculators: That is the Question
Tagged with: 8 Mathematical Practice Standards, Assessments, Common Core State Standards, PARCC, SBAC
Common Core Math: How “Deep” Do We Go
Rigor is a word receiving a lot of attention in regards to the common core state standards. So what does it mean in terms of teaching and learning? The 8 mathematical practices and the college and career readiness standards give…
When Five Plus Five Equals Eight
For the last several months, I have been privileged to work with hundreds of teachers as they unpack the Common Core State Standards. In each session, which have been held in grade level groups, we have worked through the meanings…
Persistent Problem Solving
A question I have been asked frequently is, “What should the common core look like in practice?” In my opinion there is no one right answer to that question. However, the common core’s eight standards for mathematical practice suggests that…
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