Secondary math instruction & assessment in light of the Common Core:
the Mathematics Assessment Project
To truly meet the demands of the Common Core State Standards
it is not sufficient to simply revise the list of mathematical content covered
in the curriculum. The Standards' emphasis on Mathematical Practices require students to be able to think mathematically, and apply the techniques they have learned to rich
problems in diverse contexts. Achieving this requires changes in the way
mathematics is taught and assessed in most schools.
The Mathematics Assessment Project has
developed the Classroom
Challenges to
exemplify the types of activities needed to supplement traditional classroom
practice and support the Standards. This professional development series has
been designed to help teachers with the practical and pedagogical challenges
faced in implementing these lessons.
This
professional development series focuses on
- introducing the model of formative assessment used in the lessons, its theoretical background and practical implementation
- exploring the planning around the two types of Classroom Challenges in detail
- exploring two crucial pedagogical features of the lessons: asking probing questions and collaborative learning
This
professional development series is activity-based; built around a collection of
example classroom lessons aligned to the Mathematical Practices and Content
called for in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Groups of
teachers will be engaged in constructive discussions about their own practices
and how these could change. Teachers will be provided with time to plan to
teach a lesson using these ideas in their own classroom, and meet again to
reflect on their experiences.
Principals:
attend with your teachers to watch, learn, plan, and support the implementation
of the Common Core with fidelity.
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