Level 2 - Session 1A Instructional Shift: Focus Using Focus to Plan Classroom Instruction

Learning Outcomes:  Focus learning around the Critical Focus areas at each grade level.  Understand what FOCUS means and how this effects planning instruction.  Notice how the Mathematical practices bring the instruction to life.

Hunt Institute Video Hunt Institute Video The standards call for a greater focus in mathematics. They focus deeply on the major work of each grade and the emphasis on the Mathematical Practices.

Understand the Instructional Critical focus Areas by Grade or Course Critical focus Areas Critical focus Areas Handout(s)

The Mathematical Practices are at the heart of the lesson Handouts

Publishers Criteria Handouts

Reflection Journal What is one thing you will do within the next week from the information you learned today?