- Whole group instruction that introduces new content 
- Skills are aligned to the common core standards 
- Engages the teacher and students in shared discourse about the content 
-  May include partner and independent activities 
- Small groups meet with teacher 
- Instructional reading level 
- Activities for re-teaching, extra skill practice, enrichment to meet the needs of students 
- Engaging in math center activities while working independently.  
- Perseveres in solving a task 
-  Uses tools and representations as needed to support their thinking 
-  Describes and justifies their thinking and understanding (verbal and written) 
-  Strives to use procedures appropriately and efficiently 
-  Reflects on mistakes and misconceptions to improve their understanding 
- Small groups meet with teacher 
- Instructional reading level 
- Activities for re-teaching, extra skill practice, enrichment to meet the needs of students 
- Engaging in math center activities while working independently.  
- Perseveres in solving a task 
-  Uses tools and representations as needed to support their thinking 
-  Describes and justifies their thinking and understanding (verbal and written) 
-  Strives to use procedures appropriately and efficiently 
-  Reflects on mistakes and misconceptions to improve their understanding