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Getting a Handle on the Standards – Worksheet 2 Interpreting the K-12 Standards for Mathematical Practice

Using Worksheet #2, follow the instructions below to begin the process of understanding the Practice Standards. The activity can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Read through each of the Standards for Mathematical Practice, highlighting or underlining sections you identify as key points in each of the standards. Fill out Worksheet #2, […]

Getting a Handle on the Standards – Worksheet 3 Studying the Old and New Standards – ELA & Literacy

Use Worksheet #3 to record your comparison of old and new ELA standards. Below are instructions for comparing Standards as found in the resource, Getting a Handle on the Standards. Use your State’s ELA & Literacy CCSS as the starting point. Pick a grade and a strand to review first (e.g., in 5th grade, begin with Reading). […]

Getting a Handle on the Standards – Worksheet 4 Studying the Learning Progressions of the Mathematics and ELA & Literacy CCSS

Reviewing the standards across grade levels (e.g., from K-12) can help teachers gain a broader sense of the progression of learning that occurs as students become more sophisticated in their understanding of a particular concept or skill described in a standard. Use Worksheet #4, accessible here and in the resource, Getting a Handle on the […]

Getting a Handle on the Standards – Worksheet 5 Note Taking Worksheet – Implication Coding

After examining the new Mathematics and ELA & Literacy CCSS in depth, an important next step in thinking about the CCSS is to determine what existing lessons are currently aligned to the standards. Use Worksheet #5 to complete this task.

Getting a Handle on the Standards – Worksheet 6 Implication Coding Worksheet – Identifying Needed Resources

After examining the new Mathematics and ELA & Literacy CCSS in depth, an important next step in thinking about the CCSS is to determine what existing curricular materials are currently available for providing instruction in each of the standards. Use Worksheet #6 to complete this task.

Curriculum Design Process Protocol

The Center on Standards and Assessment Implementation (CSAI) developed this protocol document to support districts and schools through curriculum design, review, and revision processes. This tool stems from CSAI’s work with a school district on curricular redesign and reflects questions and considerations that can be incorporated into planning. The guiding questions and resources included in […]

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