Andrea Fraser Mundo, Jeanne Cook Yenco,

Objectives What is rigorous curriculum? Steps for Building a Strong Curriculum Foundation Steps for Designing a RCD unit of study Examples of RCD units in math for grades 6, 7, and 8. Where to find more RCD units.

Rigorous Curriculum An inclusive set of intentionally aligned components – clear learning outcomes with matching assessments, engaging learning experiences, and instructional strategies – organized into sequenced units of study that serves both the detailed road map and the high- quality delivery system for ensuring that all students achieve the desired end: the attainment of the designated grade – or course specific standards within a particular content area.

Rigorous Curriculum Design A process, Not an event Multi years to complete (cohort) – incremental steps over time Need to see the big picture Each year modify, adjust, and improve the units of study

Building a Strong Curricular Foundation Step 1 : Prioritize the Standards Step 2: Name the Units of Study Step 3: Assign Priority Standards and Supporting Standards Step 4: Prepare a Pacing Calendar Step 5: Construct the Unit Planning Organizer

Designing the Curricular Unit of Study Twelve Steps 1) “Unwrap” the unit priority standard 2) Create a graphic organizer 3) Decide the big ideas and essential questions 4) Create the end-of-unit assessment 5) Create the unit pre-assessment 6) Identify additional vocabulary terms, interdisciplinary connections, and 21st-century learning skills. (Profile of South Carolina Graduate)

Profile of the South Carolina Graduate

Designing the Curricular Unit of Study Twelve Steps - continued 7) Plan engaging learning experiences 8) Gather instructional resource materials 9) Recommend effective instruction, differentiation, intervention, special education, and English Language Learner Strategies 10) Detail the unit planning organizer 11) Create informal progress-monitoring checks 12) Write the weekly plan; design the daily lesson

RCD unit for 8 th Grade - Functions RCD Unit planning organizer – Green Thumb – 8 th math RCD Unit planning organizer – Green Thumb – 8 th math Performance Task Details Task 1 Task 2 and Rubric Task 2 Rubric Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Assessments 1, 2, 3123

RCD unit for 6 th grade – Expressions and Equations and Geometry RCD Unit planning organizer – Mystery of the Unknown – 6 th RCD Unit planning organizer – Mystery of the Unknown – 6 th Task – Calendar Project Task – Four Square Report and Example Task – Four Square Report Example Pre- Test and Answer Key Pre- Test Answer Key Post Test and Answer Key Post Test Answer Key

RCD unit for 7 th grade – Expressions and Equations RCD Unit planning organizer – Census – 7 th math RCD Unit planning organizer – Census – 7 th math Tasks Resources pg Pre-Test and Answer Key Pre-TestAnswer Key Post Test and Answer Key Post Test Answer Key

Questions and Resources Contact Information Andrea Fraser Mundo, Jeanne Cook Yenco, To get additional RCD units or for copies of everything from today go to our district website Select for Faculty and Staff Select Instruction Select Mathematics (here you will find RCD units for all grade levels) CODE for today’s session:

References Ainsworth, Larry. Rigorous Curriculum Design: How to Create Curricular Units of Study That Align Standards, Instruction, and Assessment. Englewood, Colo.: Lead Learn, Print. Carter, John A. Glencoe Math. Your Common Core ed. Bothell, WA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Print. Fulton, Brad S., and Bill Lombard. The Pattern and Function Connection. Emeryville, CA: Key Curriculum, Print.