1. Essential Question – Guiding question of chapter...... EX: How do we decompose whole numbers into fractions?

2. Whole Group/small group – vocabulary review, mini-lesson modeling, concept development, scaffolding, re-teaching and teacher assistance when needed

3. Independent work – independently practice skills/concepts taught in whole group

4. Whole Group - Math Discussion, Summary of lesson

For each critical area, you will see the following:

• Essential Ideas: The key topics of the unit; chapters and lessons are built around achieving understanding and mastery of these topics.

• Standards: The standards listed show the main standards covered throughout the Critical Area. Instruction is focused on achieving a thorough knowledge of these standards.

• Mathematical Practices: While all practices are integrated into each Critical Area, the practices listed are ones that receive particular emphasis.

• Essential Questions: The essential question for each chapter is listed, showing the goal of each chapter.

• Assessment Opportunities: This listing highlights the assessments that ensure teachers can gauge student success on mastering the standards covered in the Critical Area.