Common Core Mathematical Practices Quick Start Series
Designed to precede or follow an in-depth exploration of the content standards, this series introduces educators to the central ideas embodied in the Standards for Mathematical Practice. We align what...
View ArticleCOURSE 1: Making Sense of Math-A Focus on Reasoning and Discourse
Among the highest priorities of the Common Core is for students to build a deep understanding of mathematics and use that understanding to reason about problems, make sense of new learning, and...
View ArticleCOURSE 2: Mathematical Thinking a Focus on Representation and Procedral Fluency
The Common Core calls for students to develop knowledge of computational procedures along with knowledge of when and how to use them appropriately. The goal is for students to become skillful in...
View ArticleCOURSE 3: Problem Solving Developing Disposition, Competence, and Confidence
The Common Core calls for students to “make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.” Teachers’ instructional practices directly affect students’ confidence in their mathematical skills and...
View ArticleGRADES 6–8: Ratios & Proportionl Reasoning
Through the exploration of proportionality and proportional reasoning, this three-day course addresses the Common Core standards for ratios and proportional relationships in the middle grades. Teachers...
View ArticleGRADES 6–8: Expressions, Equations, and Functions
This two-day course focuses on the priority domains of Expressions, Equations and Functions for students in grades 6–8. The emphasis of this course is on strategies and tools to help students leverage...
View ArticleDifferentiating Common Core Mathematics Instruction
This course helps teachers understand what it means to support all students by differentiating three aspects of the math curriculum—content, process, and product. Teachers examine a variety of...
View ArticleComprehensive Approach: Mulit-Day Institute— About Teaching the Common Core
Bring the Common Core Mathematical Practices to life in the classroom by fundamentally changing the way teachers think about math and how they teach their students. In this relevant and engaging...
View ArticleNumber Talks
This one-day course introduces teachers, math coaches, and curriculum specialists to the theory, structure, and focus of Number Talks. As participants interact throughout the day, they reflect on their...
View ArticleMath Reasoning Inventory™ for Formative Assessment in the Common Core Classroom
Math Reasoning Inventory addresses students’ numerical reasoning strategies and understandings—the basics that students need to be prepared for middle school math and algebra. This three-day course...
View ArticleJoin us 1/31 for a #MathWorkshopChat
Are you interested in using the math workshop model of instruction in your classroom and putting your students at the center of learning? Join @Math_Solutions for our second #MathWorkshopChat on...
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