Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Presentation for K-6 Teachers Quincy, IL – 1/18/2013 – 8-11 a.m. Dr. Jim Olsen, Western Illinois University

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) Started with the National Governors Association Authors: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers President Obama and Secretary Duncan are in favor. Copyright Date: 2010

The primary handouts (Agenda – Skeleton Outline for today) My web page: Common Core Math Standards: Information, Links, and Resources Yellow card: 8 Mathematical Practices and the Standards Codes

Critical Areas - K

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Discussion Questions on the Critical Areas For a particular grade level… a)How will focus on these critical areas help students? b)What are some of the potential difficulties in achieving student understanding of these areas? c)What ideas and suggestions do you have to help achieve student understanding of these areas?

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Progressions Documents

3.MD What is the area of each letter? Try to work it out without counting each square individually.

6.G Alexis needs to paint the four exterior walls of a large rectangular barn. The length of the barn is 80 feet, the width is 50 feet, and the height is 30 feet. The paint costs $28 per gallon, and each gallon covers 420 square feet. How much will it cost Alexis to paint the barn? Explain your work.

Ordering juice drinks (grade 4)