Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Week1: Introduction to the Math CCSS

Welcome to the Math CCSS Online Study! We’re happy you decided to join our discussion. As you know, Washington, along with 44 other states, has recently adopted the Common Core State Standards. These standards will begin to be assessed in 2014-15. You can read more about our state’s participation here.  

TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK:
Introduction to Math Common Core State Standards

READINGS:
This week we started building a foundation around the Math Common Core State Standards. Our readings included:

1)  Making the Shifts by Sandra Alberti (pages 24-27 in Educational Leadership December 2012/January 2013)

2)  Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

  • Introduction (p. 3-4)
  • How to Read the Grade Level Standards (p. 5)
  • Standards for Mathematical Practice (p. 6-8)
  • Skim through the content standards for your grade level

You may want to bookmark or make a copy of the standards, as a reference while participating in this online course.

THIS WEEK’S PROMPT:

  • Begin your post this week by introducing yourself and telling us where and what you teach.
  • Then post your response to the following prompt: After reading the article and first pages of the standards, identify an insight, concern and/or a reason to celebrate the adoption of the Common Core State Standards for Math.  

DUE DATES:

  • by Friday, March 15 Your initial response to the prompt should be posted.
  • by Tuesday, March 19  Revisit this site and respond to at least one of your fellow participant’s comments.

If you need help posting your comment, watch this video.

READ FOR NEXT WEEK:
Navigating the Mathematics CCSS Chapter 1 (p. 1-21)

Next week’s prompt will be posted on Tuesday, March 19.