1. 2008-2009 1 1 Building a Strong Foundation Scope and Sequence Overview

2. 2008-2009 22 Participants will become familiar with … the process involved in developing a research- based scope and sequence. how to provide feedback on the scope and sequence draft using an online survey. Goals Building a Strong Foundation

3. 2008-2009 33 Building a Strong Foundation Group norms Understand that those who work, learn. Look for solutions, not blame. Phrase questions for the benefit of everyone. Be honest. Recognize that everyone has expertise. Challenge ideas. Share talk time.

4. 2008-2009 44 Building a Strong Foundation The collaborative writing team has produced a draft scope and sequence of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics arranged in instructional order by quarter including… Instructional unit of study titles. Standards for Mathematical Content and Standards for Mathematical Practice for each instructional unit. Number of days suggested for instruction and assessment of each unit of study.

5. 2008-2009 55 Building a Strong Foundation Curriculum Framework Documents The collaborative writing team has produced a draft scope and sequence of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics arranged in instructional order including… Instructional unit titles Content and Practice standards for each instructional unit Number of days for instruction and assessment

6. 2008-2009 66 Building a Strong Foundation Why have a common scope and sequence?

7. 2008-2009 77 Building a Strong Foundation What the research says

8. 2008-2009 88 Building a Strong Foundation What does “guaranteed and viable” mean?

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10. 10 Building a Strong Foundation Curriculum: Alignment

11. 2008-2009 11 Building a Strong Foundation Studied the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Studied researched-based materials for information on student learning and content development. Worked collaboratively in content groups. Studied other districts’ scope and sequences. How did the writing team develop the scope and sequence?

12. 2008-2009 12 Research resources Atlas of Science Literacy Principles and Standards for School Mathematics A Research Companion to Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Curriculum Focal Points

13. 2008-2009 13 1.Access the Charles A. Dana Center website. http://www.utdanacenter.org/ride/ 2.Enter the following username and password Username: rhode Password: island Note: Username and password are all lower case. Building a Strong Foundation

14. 2008-2009 14 1.Go to www.utdanacenter.org. Enter the username (rhode) and password (island). 2.Click on the link for your district or collaborative. 3.Click on “Mathematics Scope and Sequence.” Study the draft scope and sequence individually and in collaborative groups. Make notes on suggested changes. 4.Go to the same website and select “scope and sequence survey.” Individually complete the survey. Building a Strong Foundation How do teachers provide feedback regarding the draft scope and sequence?

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16. 2008-2009 16 3. Click on “Mathematics Scope and Sequence.” Building a Strong Foundation Providing feedback

17. 2008-2009 17 Go to the same website and select “Scope and Sequence Survey.” Individually complete the survey. Important: Note the deadline for completion. Building a Strong Foundation Providing feedback

18. 2008-2009 18 Building a Strong Foundation http://www.utdanacenter.org/ride/ Username: rhode Password: island Website