May 25, 2017 - Here are three rich and rewarding math routines that teachers can incorporate into their daily instruction. They are all adaptable and can be used with any kind of content. See the web-based...
May 25, 2017 - The NCTM Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics argue that a primary factor in the professional growth of teachers is the opportunity teachers have to “reflect on learning and teaching...
May 25, 2017 - Using Area Models to Understand Polynomials (lesson)
The lesson plan featured in this unit models a progression for using area models, starting with arrays and building all the way up to multiplying...
May 25, 2017 - Developing Algebraic Reasoning Through Visual Patterns (lesson)
At the core of this unit is the fact that algebra is far more interesting than just solving for x. By working through the two lessons...
May 25, 2017 - Equality (teacher support)
Equality is a fundamental concept in algebra. It is noted through use of an equal sign, represents a relationship of equivalence, and can be conceptualized by the idea of...
May 25, 2017 - Modeling Exponential Growth (teacher support)
Now that students have had a chance to explore functions that grow at linear and quadratic rates, they have all the tools to analyze exponential growth...
May 25, 2017 - Nonlinear Functions (teacher support)
In this unit, students are introduced to nonlinear functions. The core problem in this unit helps students see how the graph of a quadratic or polynomial...
May 25, 2017 - Systems of Equations: Making and Justifying Choices (teacher support)
Systems of equations appear frequently on the HSE exam, as well as almost all college-entrance exams. Our students really...
May 25, 2017 - Three Views of a Function (teacher support)
The problems in this unit introduce students to the three views of a function: a rule, a table, and a graph. At the heart of the unit is the Commission...
May 25, 2017 - Introducing Functions (lesson)
The 5 activities in this lesson build off each other to develop a conceptual introduction to functions. The lesson begins with a conversation about appropriate age...
May 25, 2017 - Rate of Change/Starting Amount (lesson)
Rate of change is a fundamental concept when working with functions. This lesson focuses students on function tables, looking for patterns and making...
May 25, 2017 - This curriculum map details the skills and understanding that students will develop through their work across the 9 units. The chart allows teachers to see which skills are explored in each unit....
May 25, 2017 - Overview: Read the full Overview document
The overview introduces the core teaching and learning principles that are the research-based foundation for the work we do at the CUNY Adult Literacy and...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 15: Science Components – Building/Activating background knowledge and analyzing texts about Life, Earth & Science, Technology, and Application of the Sciences, including identifying...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 14: Math Components – Developing increasingly complex skills set to analyze texts about Math and the Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Application of these Math and Sciences skills in a...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 13: What are the Common Core instructional shifts in Math and Science? How do we see the instructional shifts reflected in sample assessment questions?
Lesson Plan 13Handouts / Reference...
Apr 13, 2017 - This last group, Module 5, provides a series of teacher workshops designed to guide teachers in experiencing direct application of the instructional shifts in the math and science/engineering...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 9: Reviewing the cross-cutting concepts involved in solving problems placed on students in TASC about disciplinary core ideas posed in the physical sciences, life sciences, earth & space...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 8: Continuing on unpacking the 8 standards of mathematical practice and depth of knowledge & cognitive complexity, with a focus on coherent instruction involving questioning strategies...
Apr 13, 2017 - Workshop 7: Reviewing the 8 standards of mathematical practice and depth of knowledge & cognitive complexity, including selecting, creating, and using rich, rigorous mathematical tasks and...
Apr 13, 2017 - This module contains three separate teacher workshops, intended for Adult Education instructors to learn more deeply and specifically about the math and science components of the national standards...
Dec 06, 2016 - Grade 1 Module 1: Sums and Differences to 10
In this first module of Grade 1, students make significant progress towards fluency with addition and subtraction of numbers to 10 as they are presented...
Sep 07, 2016 - The CUNY HSE Curriculum Framework assists adult education instructors in preparing students for their High School Equivalency Exam. The Framework integrates the College and Career Readiness Standards...
Sep 07, 2016 - There are 9 Units in the CUNY HSE Math Curriculum Framework.
The 9 units are made up of 5 model Lessons and 5 Teacher Supports. The 5 Lessons are full descriptions of activities, from launch to...
