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Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence

Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence. Why Identify Focal Points?. Address long lists of state learning expectations Address “mile wide, inch deep” math curriculum

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Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence

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  1. Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics:A Quest for Coherence

  2. Why Identify Focal Points? • Address long lists of state learning expectations • Address “mile wide, inch deep” math curriculum • Identify the mathematics that should be the focus of instruction and student learning, preK-8 • Begin the discussion of appropriate curricular expectations • Identify key mathematical ideas all others build on

  3. Number of 4th-Grade Learning Expectations per State by Content Strand Reys, et al., 2006

  4. What Are Curriculum Focal Points? • The most important mathematical topics for each grade level, preK-8 • Cohesive clusters of related ideas, concepts, skills, and procedures that form the foundation for higher-level mathematics

  5. What Are Curriculum Focal Points? • More than a single objective, standard, expectation, or indicator • Not discrete topics for teachers to present and check off as mastered by students

  6. How to Use Curriculum Focal Points • Framework for development of mathematics curriculum • Grade-level targets for curriculum developers • An examplefor next generation of curricula and related assessments

  7. Development and Process • Writing group • Mathematicians • Math educators • Teachers • Outside reviewers • Mathematicians and math educators • Teachers and supervisors • Policymakers

  8. Curriculum Focal Points and Teachers • Answer “What are the most important topics?” • Organize critical mathematics topics from grade to grade • Prioritize existing lists of curriculum objectives, expectations, and published materials

  9. Relation to Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Curriculum Focal Points • Are an extension of Principles and Standards • Are the next step in implementing the vision of Standards • Target mathematics content • Relate to more than one content strand

  10. Recommendations:Collaborate to Promote Consensus • Use Focal Points to frame and stimulate discussion on next generation of curriculum standards, textbooks, and related assessments. • States and districts should work together to approach consensus about important curriculum goals at each grade.

  11. Precursors • Basic Mathematical Skills (NCSM, 1977) • An Agenda for Action (NCTM, 1980) • Curriculum and Evaluation Standards (NCTM, 1989) • Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000)

  12. nctm.org/focalpoints Full document available online free download for purchase Q & A’s Overview and more!

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