Task and Curriculum Analysis Project

Taking the time to deep dive into the unit looking at the standards and mathematical topics/ideas/concepts and how they progress, assessments, the balance among the mathematical proficiencies, and how it supports an equitable classroom learning environment was well worth the time, (II.c.i, II.c.iii).  We gave suggestions for a couple of changes we would make to support learners in a more strategic way and we discussed in depth what adaptations and adjustments we hope the district and teachers will make for next year to make the program more accessible and rigorous for our students, (II.c.iv, II.c.v).  I believe this process should be done for every unit prior to teaching it to provide teachers a deeper understanding of what they are teaching, how they will adjust or supplement, and how the unit progresses to support their classroom of mathematicians.  I want to add portions of this project to the math unit unpacking planning I facilitate with my colleagues.

In addition, I want to encourage others to use the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice Look-for Tool linked below to help focus what we are looking for from our students daily, these are difficult to observe from a written assessment and so important to identify the strengths of our students.