Effective
Instruction for Addition and Subtraction in the Early Grades (K-2)
The Common
Core State Standards for Mathematics calls for the instructional time in
Kindergarten through Grade 2 mathematics to be focused on four critical areas. Two of which are dedicated to students developing understanding of representing
and comparing whole numbers, developing understanding of (and fluency with)
addition and subtraction, developing strategies for addition and subtraction
other than the standard algorithm, and developing understanding of whole number
relationships and place value.
In this three-day series Kindergarten through 2nd
grade teachers will develop a common understanding of what students are
expected to learn about early addition and subtraction and how they are
supposed to learn it. Teachers will leave the series with detailed knowledge of
their grade-level content standards for addition and subtraction, lessons that
are in support of students developing a deep understanding of addition and
subtraction, diagnostics for assessing students’ level of addition and
subtraction understanding, and a plan for teaching addition and subtraction
with the appropriate focus, coherence, and rigor as is called for in the Common
Core.
Principals:
attend with your teachers to watch, learn, plan, and support the implementation
of the Common Core with fidelity.
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