1. Transition to PA Common Core Next Steps in Curriculum Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1

2. PA Common Core Toolbox Local Curriculum Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2

3. Please do the Following: Connect to the Internet Navigate to: http://www.pdesas.orghttp://www.pdesas.org – If a registered user, sign-in – If not a registered user, join now Place your name and school district/organization on your name tent Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 3 Your Name Your School District/Organization

4. PA Common Core Introduction Essential Questions Does your curriculum meet Chapter 4 requirements and align to PA Common Core Standards? How do you evaluate local curriculum? What are the next steps in your district’s curriculum development? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 4

5. Next steps in Curriculum Where is you local district in curriculum development in mathematics? 1.Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). 2.Have not touched curriculum in 5 years. 3.Textbook is your curriculum. 4.Waiting for further information. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 5

6. Next steps in Curriculum What does Chapter 4 state about curriculum? (current) http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapt er4/chap4toc.html Revised: http://www.paessp.org/images/stories/docume nts/keystone_exams_draft.pdf Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 6

7. Next steps in Curriculum Complete the handout on Chapter 4 and discuss about the following areas: Curriculum Planned instruction Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 7

8. Next steps in Curriculum Chapter 4 highlights: Curriculum must be standards based. Planned Instruction must minimally contain four essential items. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 8

9. Next steps in Curriculum Planned instruction consists of at least the following elements: 1.Objectives of a planned course, instructional unit or interdisciplinary studies to be achieved by all students. 2.Content, including materials and activities, and estimated instructional time to be devoted to achieving the academic standards. Courses, instructional units or interdisciplinary studies of varying lengths of time may be taught. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 9

10. Next steps in Curriculum 3. The relationship between the objectives of a planned course, instructional unit or interdisciplinary studies and academic standards specified under § 4.12 and to those determined in the school district’s (including charter schools) or AVTS’s strategic plan under § 4.13. 4. Procedures for measurement of the objectives of a planned course, instructional unit or interdisciplinary studies. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 10

11. Next steps in Curriculum Does your current local curriculum meet all the requirement of Chapter 4 in the areas of curriculum and planned instruction? What components are missing? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 11

12. Next steps in Curriculum What are some tools/resources necessary for curriculum development? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 12

13. Next steps in Curriculum Possible tools/resources: PA Common Core Standards Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Emphasis Documents Mathematical Practices Local Textbook and Assessments Other Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 13

14. Next steps in Curriculum Guiding Questions for Curriculum Development to PA Common Core Standards: Have we acknowledged the instructional shifts? Is the rigor of our curriculum aligned with PA Common Core? Do our local assessments mirror the rigor of PA Common Core? Are we adequately addressing Tier 3 vocabulary? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 14

15. Next steps in Curriculum Math Specific Questions: 1.Is the content grade appropriate? 2.What evidence exists that we are addressing the Standards for Mathematical Practices throughout the curriculum? 3.Does the curriculum address procedural skills and conceptual understanding to ensure students are learning and applying the critical information they need to succeed at higher levels? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 15

16. Next steps in Curriculum Let’s attempt a curriculum review. Grade 4 Geometry Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 16

17. Next steps in Curriculum There are two electronic copies with in the handouts to look at: GRADE_4Sample_Curriculum Gr. 4 PACC EC CCSS side by side Take a moment to review the documents. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 17

18. Next steps in Curriculum Now a Specific Example Please locate the handouts: Page 1 of the sample curriculum Page 6 of the side by side document Let’s focus on PA Common Core Standards 2.3 and the Activities/Instructional Strategies. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 18

19. Next steps in Curriculum Complete the following activity: 1.Use a yellow highlighter to highlight activities from the sample curriculum that align to PACCS and EC. 2.Use a blue highlighter to highlight any activities that are not in the PACCS and EC. 3.Use a pink highlighter to highlight any PACCSS and EC that are not addressed in activities. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 19

20. Next steps in Curriculum A quick assessment of the curriculum… Yellow – Stays with the new curriculum. Blue – Stays or remove from new curriculum? Pink – Add to curriculum. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 20

21. Next steps in Curriculum Next step is to complete the handout. Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 21 Yellow item current PACCS Activities aligned to PACCS (maybe rewritten) Math Practices Tier 3 Vocab Look at EC and activities Notes

22. Next steps in Curriculum Questions/Comments: Grade 4 Geometry Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 22

23. Next steps in Curriculum District Time Next steps for your local district and curriculum development: Planning? Timeline? Implementation? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 23

24. Next steps in Curriculum Questions? Copyright ©2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 24