Lesson Plan Database (AASL)*** 4 Steps to Create Math Performance Tasks Finding math performance tasks for your classroom can be difficult. And even when a performance task is found it does not match up with your needs.One solution is to create your own. This template will save you time and effort. Step 1: Get an Idea This may be the most difficult part of the task or the most fun. For example, I noticed today that my students found the domino example for π day intriguing. Step 2: Clarify the Performance Task Within the template you will find prompts ensuring your task is complete. Choose a product for your students. Take a minute and check off the Mathematical Practices your task will include. Remember to think through the goals for your students. Step 3: Prepare for Success Prerequisite Skills Being realistic about what your students know and need to know is essential. Quality Questions Think through your task. What questions will you ask students to assess their knowledge of the content? What questions can you ask struggling students to help them find their way?
Prototype Summative Assessment Tests About these tests The purpose of these is to provide examples of the type of tests students should be able to tackle, if the aspirations of the Common Core State Standards are to be realized. The methodology of the tests and their balance of different task types is discussed in more detail here. Note: please bear in mind that these materials are still in draft and unpolished form. What tests are available? High School Currently, 6 prototype tests are available aimed at College and Career Readiness at High School - typically suitable for grades 9-10. We have provided 3 types of High School test forms: 40 minute forms are the easiest for teachers to use for periodic assessments without disrupting the timetable, but are limited in the amount of curriculum they can assess. 3 hour forms offer a model for more comprehensive end-of-grade or end-of-term assessments. 90 minute forms offer a compromise between time and breadth of content. Middle School The Task Bank Who are they for?
FREE (.gov) FREE Features These features originally appeared on the FREE.ED.gov features blog. The features highlight resources and ideas related to holidays, awareness months, anniversaries and seasonal topics. January February March April May June July August Back to School: 7 Ways to Help Kids Transition Back to the Classroom September October November December About FREE Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) offered a way to find digital teaching and learning resources created and maintained by the federal government and public and private organizations. FREE was conceived in 1997 by a federal working group in response to a memo from the President. Technology has made it increasingly easier to find information from government agencies or with custom search tools, like Kids.gov. FREE Disclaimer The U.S.
Her Mathness So what actually happened in The Class that Nobody Wanted? Encouraged by how intrigued the students were by the Illustrative Mathematics composite figures task on the first day, I decided to continue with the activity the following day, allowing the students to self-select groups. I created a worksheet to give them more workspace, and brought in the group whiteboards – always a hit. The level of engagement in the room was complete and palpable. I met with my mentor later, and through our discussion realized that the challenge for me was to keep these students motivated with accessible, engaging and respectful tasks. So I am faced with the task of managing this class effectively, with the end goal of imparting some mathematical learning and appreciation to these students, while simultaneously demonstrating to the administration that this cohort could and should learn geometry. On Friday, I knew I needed some hard data on the ability of each student.
Mathematics Skip navigation Skip to main content SAFE | State Agencies | Online Services Follow Home > Ohio's New Learning Standards > Mathematics Mathematics Contact Information Mathematics Consultant (P) 614- 644-5887 ann.carlson@education.ohio.gov Mathematics Consultant (P) 614-728-2373 annika.moore@education.ohio.gov Mathematics Consultant (P) 614-387-7561 yelena.palayeva@education.ohio.gov Mathematics Consultant (P) 614-644-6814 brian.bickley@education.ohio.gov The State Board of Education has adopted Ohio's New Learning Standards in Mathematics. Ohio's New Learning Standards Addtional Resources for Diverse Learners Calculator Guidance for Ohio's State Tests These documents provide guidance for calculator usage on Ohio’s State Mathematics Tests for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Model Curricula These mathematics model curricula were written by Ohio educators to support the implementation of Ohio's New Learning Standards in Mathematics. Ohio Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant Problems and Ideas
BetterLesson*** Dave Sladkey