MATHInstruction

All students can learn

New Core for math is composed of content and 8 practice standards

1 Make sense of problems and persevere2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively3 Construct viable arguments and critique others’4 Model with math5 Use appropriate tools strategically6 Attend to precision7 Look for and make use of structure8 Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning

Effective Instruction

I TAUGHT STRIPE HOW TO WHISTLE

I DON’T HEAR HIM WHISTLING

I SAID I TAUGHT HIM. I DIDN’T SAY HE LEARNED IT

From Checking for Understanding, King Features Syndicate.

It is time for a paradigm shift It won’t be comfortable for many of us It is essential for all of our students

I TAUGHT STRIPE HOW TO WHISTLE

I DON’T HEAR HIM WHISTLING

I SAID I TAUGHT HIM. I DIDN’T SAY HE LEARNED IT

We need to connect teaching with learning

What is the student on the verge of learning?

NOTWhat is the next section of

my textbook?

First define what success is: What is proficiency?

Second, define how you will measure success. Alternative assessment methods?

Finally, define how you will provide instruction that ensures success.

3 Tier model of instruction

I SAID I TAUGHT HIM. I DIDN’T SAY HE LEARNED IT

From Checking for Understanding, King Features Syndicate.

We still have not answered the big question, HOW?

Here’s the paradigm shift: Quit trying to cover the core

• All students will get the essentials• Most students will get the whole core• Some will see questions on the end of level test

that they have not received instruction on• Having the essentials will give students a real

chance at success at the next level• Do not spend Tier 1 instruction time on concepts

that are not in your core, that is what Tier 3 instruction is for

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ront@provo.edu

Ron TwitchellDistrict Mathematics K -12 Specialist M and Th 7 am – 10 amProvo High School most other times