LESSON-DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT REFLECT

THE COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READY

STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS AND THE

STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE

 

Why was the lesson, Using Positive and Negative Numbers in Context, an example of an exemplary lesson?

In your groups, revisit the following questions to reflect and discuss the task and the lesson plan.

Did this lesson target a set of grade level mathematics standard(s) at the level and rigor expected in the College- and Career-Ready Standards?

Are the Mathematical Practice Standard(s) identified, handled in a grade-appropriate way, and well connected to the content being addressed?

Did the lesson present a balance of mathematical procedures and deeper conceptual understanding?

Unpacking the Standards

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Using Positive and Negatives Numbers in Context Lesson to Unpack the Standards

The task used in the lesson, Using Positive and Negative Numbers in Context, could easily be used in other grades.

The Common Core Standards are listed in the lesson plan for 7th grade only, however supporting standards are not listed or standards from other grades.

Using the alabamainsight tool, list all standards or supporting standards in the grades checked that support this lesson. *

*For ExampleGrade 6CCRS Standard 8

Alabama Curriculum Guides

Unpacking the Standards for Students with Special Disabilities

Alabama Curriculum Guides

• Designed for students who are not performing at grade level

• Include objectives that are prerequisite to the standard and/or break the standard down into smaller instructional units.

Alabama Curriculum Guides

• Prepare students for study of the grade-level standards

• Allow students to work at individual ability levels

• Allow teachers to address the achievement gap

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Unpacking the Standards for your Lessonor

A Sample Lesson: Capture - Recapture

A Sample Lesson to study if needed: Domain: Ratio & Proportional Reasoning

Grade Group: 6CCRS Standard 3 Click on Alex ResourcesScroll to find LessonCapture-Recapture ( This is a 6-12 task)

*For ExampleGrade 6CCRS Standard 8

Unpacking the Standards for your Lesson or Sample Lesson First, unpack all standards for your lesson using the alabamainsight

tool.Secondly, review these questions to see if the lesson is meeting this

criteria and meeting the needs for all students. Did this lesson target a set of grade level

mathematics standard(s) at the level and rigor expected in the College and Career-Ready Standards?

Are the Mathematical Practice Standard(s) identified, handled in a grade-appropriate way, and well connected to the content being addressed?

Did the lesson present a balance of mathematical procedures and deeper conceptual understanding?

Is your lesson a College- and Career-Ready lesson? Why?What can make your lesson better? How?

Questions and Concerns