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The Connecticut Plan: A Superior Education for 21 st Century Learners

The Connecticut Plan: A Superior Education for 21 st Century Learners. Model Curriculum March 1, 2010. Model Curricula. “…to ensure common standards and consistency in the content of core courses throughout the state”. The Connecticut Plan, page 12. Curriculum Components.

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The Connecticut Plan: A Superior Education for 21 st Century Learners

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  1. The Connecticut Plan: A Superior Education for 21st Century Learners Model Curriculum March 1, 2010

  2. Model Curricula “…to ensure common standards and consistency in the content of core courses throughout the state”. The Connecticut Plan, page 12

  3. Curriculum Components • Course Level Expectations (CLEs) • Units of organized CLEs • Suggested learning activities • Sample lesson plans for each unit • Instructional strategies and considerations to address all learners • Assessment strategies including formative and summative examples

  4. Guiding Principles • Rigor • Relevance • 21st Century Learning • Assessment and Accountability • Cultural Responsiveness • Accessibility • Professional Learning

  5. Algebra I Model Curriculum • Incorporates concepts of 21st Century, Rigor, and Engagement • Aligns with national research-based “Big Ideas” and standards for the teaching and learning of mathematics • Supports the essential content of algebra that will lead to the development of mathematical understandings necessary for postsecondary education • Presents essential content of algebra in contextual situations • Consists of learning strategies to engage all students • Includes a variety of assessment strategies: formative, summative by unit, project-based, and end-of-course

  6. Next Steps for Algebra I • Algebra I Course Level Expectations are now posted on the Connecticut State Department of Education website http://www.sde.ct.gov • Algebra I Model Curriculum will be piloted and evaluated prior to approval and dissemination

  7. Future Considerations Future Considerations • Different approaches will be explored for development of subsequent model curricula • Attention will be given to: • Alignment of standards • Consistent expectations statewide • Strong adherence to Guiding Principles • Involvement of essential stakeholders

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