Instructional Framework for i-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024
The i-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 program employs a structured instructional framework designed to support effective mathematics teaching and learning. This framework is built around the Try–Discuss–Connect approach, which is integrated into the lessons to guide students through exploring, discussing, and connecting mathematical concepts. Below is an instructional framework based on i-Ready 2024.
1. Try–Discuss–Connect Routine
Try
Objective: Encourage students to attempt solving problems independently, leveraging their prior knowledge.
Activities:
Present a problem or set of problems for students to solve on their own.
Allow students to explore different strategies and approaches.
Provide minimal guidance to promote independent thinking.
Discuss
Objective: Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse among students.
Activities:
Organize students into small groups to discuss their approaches and solutions.
Encourage students to explain their reasoning and listen to others.
Use prompts to guide discussions and ensure all voices are heard.
Teacher circulates to listen, ask probing questions, and provide support as needed.
Connect
Objective: Help students make connections between their individual work, group discussions, and key mathematical concepts.
Activities:
Conduct a whole-class discussion to highlight different strategies and solutions.
Summarize the key mathematical ideas and connect them to the lesson objectives.
Use visual aids, such as charts or diagrams, to illustrate connections.
Reinforce the mathematical concepts through additional practice or application problems.
2. Lesson Structure
Explore
Objective: Introduce new concepts through exploration and inquiry.
Activities:
Present a real-world problem or scenario that requires the application of new concepts.
Allow students to investigate and experiment with the problem.
Guide students to discover new mathematical ideas through hands-on activities and manipulatives.
Develop
Objective: Deepen understanding of the new concepts through guided practice.
Activities:
Provide structured practice problems that build on the initial exploration.
Use guided instruction to clarify and reinforce key concepts.
Incorporate formative assessments to monitor student understanding and provide feedback.
Refine
Objective: Solidify understanding and ensure mastery of the concepts.
Activities:
Offer additional practice opportunities that challenge students to apply their knowledge in different contexts.
Use summative assessments to evaluate student learning and identify areas for further instruction.
Encourage students to reflect on their learning and set goals for improvement.
3. Teacher Supports
Teacher Resource Book: Includes embedded, point-of-use professional support in every lesson, such as learning progressions, prerequisite skills, and prompts for promoting mathematical discourse.
Teacher Toolbox for Mathematics: A digital collection of instructional resources that supports differentiated instruction for students performing on, below, or above grade level.
4. Assessment Tools
Formative Assessments: Embedded within lessons to provide ongoing feedback and guide instruction.
Summative Assessments: Include mid- and end-of-unit assessments, as well as performance tasks to evaluate student mastery of concepts.
5. Student Resources
Student Instruction Book: Provides thoughtful instruction and real-world problem-solving activities.
Practice and Problem Solving Book: Offers additional practice to reinforce fluency and application of concepts.
6. Alignment to Standards
The program meets expectations for alignment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) across all grade levels (K-5), ensuring focus, coherence, rigor, and usability.
Based on i-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024, this instructional framework aims to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students can develop strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.