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content overview
content overview
South Portland math teachers use the OpenUp Math curriculum, which is Common Core aligned, problem based, and incorporates the 5 Mathematical Practices.
Grade 6 math begins with a unit on reasoning about area and understanding and applying concepts of surface area. It is common to begin the year by reviewing the arithmetic learned in previous grades, but starting instead with a mathematical idea that students haven't seen before sets up opportunities for student to surprise themselves with the connections they make. Instead of front-loading review and practice from prior grades, these materials incorporate opportunities to practice elementary arithmetic concepts and skills.
The story of this mathematics course is told in nine units. Each unit has a narrative that describes the mathematical work that will unfold in that unit. Activities within lessons also have a narrative, which explain the purpose of the activity, its place in the learning sequence, and what students are doing.
Types of Assessments
Types of Assessments
Formatives - To practice foundational skills and show beginning understanding of an ELT
Key Formatives - To practice a skill/demonstrate understanding of an ELT
Summatives - To demonstrate skills and knowledge to assess mastery
Scoring and calculating grades
Scoring and calculating grades
Assignments and Assessments are scored using a 4-point scale. Generally, teachers want all students to demonstrate a solid understanding of what is being taught in the classroom; 2.8-3.1 range. Applying their learning in novel ways is a 3.2 and higher.
Scores correspond to the Levels of Understanding rubric (see further below)
Content scores are averaged over the whole year.
Assessment weight
Formatives do not affect grades, and are calculated at 0.01% of the grade
Key Formatives are 25% of an ELTs' score
Summatives are 75% of an ELTs' score
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