Math Expressions Initial Training

Welcome Teachers!

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What makes MXpressions Common Core• Content – the only standards in MX are the CCSS• Mathematical Practices – embedded within every lesson;

most activities • Learning Progressions – the MX Learning Path and

conceptual supports laid the foundation for these documents

• Problem Types – identical to those in the CCSS; taught and applied throughout the program

• Fluency Plan – supports the CCSS designated as fluency standards at each grade level

Background

Pacing Guide

• 4th Grade - page XXX

• 5th Grade - page XXX

Unit Learning Progression

• 4th Grade – page 1A

• 5th Grade – page 1A

UnitOverview

CC Learning Progressions

Challenge Centers

Unit Overview

4th Grade – page 1M

5th Grade – page 1M

Cross- Curricular/ Literature Library

Unit Overview

4th Grade – page 1O

5th Grade – page 1O

Mathematical Practices

Unit Overview

4th Grade – page 1T

5th Grade – page 1R

Lesson Overview

4th Grade – page 1

5th Grade – page 1

Quick Practice

Daily Routines

Formative Assessment

4th Grade – page 16

5th Grade – page 4

Math Writing Prompt

4th Grade – page 17

5th Grade – page 5

Differentiated Instruction

Unit Review and Test

4th Grade – page 111

5th Grade – page 99

Teaching the Lesson

4th Grade – page 1NN

5th Grade – page 187LL

Ways to Foster Math Talk in your classroom• Explicit modeling

• Giving very specific feedback as to what students did well so that they could duplicate.

• Having students model for others

• Sentence frames

• Creating a pattern for discussion much like one might do for MX.

• Build a safe environment for sharing

• Celebrate when someone points out a mistake so that they can help others.

• Call mistakes something else like a pitfall or a hidden trap.

• Start by sharing out with partners then slowly move to small groups, then to whole group.

Math TalkTODAY IN MATH CLASSWHEN I’M AT THE FRONT BOARD I WILL… *SPEAK SO EVERYONE CAN HEAR ME * STAND BESIDE MY DRAWING SO EVERYONE CAN SEE * POINT TO MY DRAWING AS I EXPLAIN IT

DURING DISCUSSIONS I WILL… * ASK A QUESTION * ANSWER A QUESTION * RESTATE A PROBLEM * RESTATE A COMMENT

Organized for Success

MATH JOURNALS

• KEY TERMINOLOGY• ANYTIME PROBLEMS• PROOF PICTURES• LEVELED MATH WRITING PROMPTS

Clear Path to Fluency

COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS…• Family letters provide thorough explanations of new concepts• Thinkcentral• Encourage help to establish fluency with basic facts!• Portfolios

– In addition to the usual, include proof drawings (do some on paper, not just math boards)– Test pages, Homework pages, Activity pages, Writing Prompts

• Assessments… Tests plus the following:– Observations Notes– Proof Drawings

Technology

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