On-Demand Systems of Professional Learning - Module 1 - Math

Module 1: Focus on Practice Standards

• Gain an initial understanding of the CCS-Math and the embedded changes and instructional shifts.
• Explore all eight of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and identified how they are related.
• Explore how practices can be clustered and examine the reasons why Practice 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them and Practice 6: Attend to precision are considered the two “umbrella” standards that describe the habits of mind of successful mathematical thinkers.
• Identify evidence of the practices, with focus on Practices 1 and 6, in CCS-aligned mathematics tasks.
• Discuss descriptors for all eight practices, and create formal grade level descriptions for Practice 1 and Practice 6.
• Explore how specific instructional strategies (e.g., questioning, engaging students in mathematical discourse, and requiring multiple representations) can help students meet major learning goals.
• Identify relevant resources for implementing the CCS-Math and create a peer support network.
• Identify ways in which coaches will share information with teachers and provide support as teachers make changes to their instructional practice.