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February 2016
Leadership Pathway:
Focus in Grades 6–8
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FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
Introduction: Who I AmInsert photo2
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6–8At a Glance
DayIdeasWednesday
8:30-4:00The FoundationComponents of a Comprehensive Literacy ProgramThursday8:30-4:00Building Knowledge and Vocabulary The Juicy Language of Text Organizational Systems and StructuresFriday8:30-4:00Focus, Coherence and RigorSaturday8:30-2:30Observing the Standards And Shifts Adaptations for Struggling Learners3LEARNIN
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IN GRADES 6–8Focus Session
Objectives: Participants will be able to identify the major work of the grade Participants will be able to evaluate tasks for
alignment to standards Participants will be able to observe and coach the focus shift in teacher practice4Agenda: Opening and ActivatorFraming the ChallengeTask AnalysisObserving for FocusSummary and Reflection
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IN GRADES 6–8We Will…
Go deeper on standards and shifts and see how they play out in schoolExamine standards-aligned resourcesDo
a lot of math problemsPractice standards-based observations, including:How to best prepare before going into classroomsWhat to look for when in a classroomQuestions to ask when following up with a teacher or leaderThink about how what we are learning impacts what we will do in school5
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Take responsibility for yourself as a learnerHonor timeframes (start, end, activity)Be an active and hands-on
learnerUse technology to enhance learningStrive for equity of voiceContribute to a learning environment where it is “safe to not know”
Norms that Support Our LearningFOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
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Feedback on Feedback
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8PlusDelta
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A Synectics Activity
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8How is Mathematics like English Language Arts and Literacy?
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Think about how you normally prepare to observe a math lesson.
What do you check in advance? What are the go-to tools you use?
Watch the video.Treat the video as instruction in one of your classrooms. Capture the evidence that you observe in writing so you can provide low-inference feedback later.Consider feedback.What points of feedback would help this teacher grow in terms of instruction of mathematics?FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Time for a Classroom Visit
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Informal Classroom Observation
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
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With a partner, discuss what you observed, the evidence you captured and the questions you have for Ms. Smith.
Turn & Talk
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6–8Framing the Challenge
NAEP Grade 12 - 201312
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A focused, coherent progression of mathematics learning, with an emphasis on proficiency with key topics, should become the norm in elementary and middle school mathematics curricula. Any approach that continually revisits topics year after year without closure is to be avoided. By the term focused, the Panel means that curriculum must include (and engage with adequate depth) the most important topics underlying success in school
algebra…Improvements like those suggested in this report promise immediate positive results with minimal additional cost.”
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8National Mathematics Advisory Panel 13
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otice about the major content for your table’s grade level?How do the standards at your grade level lead to student success in algebra later?
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Look at the Standards for Your Grade 14
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.RP.A.16: grade levelRP:
domain: Domains are larger groups of related standards. Standards from different domains may sometimes be closely related. Domains generally go across multiple grade levels.A: cluster: Clusters summarize groups of related standards. Note that standards from different clusters may sometimes be closely related, because mathematics is a connected subject.1: standard number: Standards define what students should understand and be able to do.FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Before We Start: Orienting to the Organization of the Math Standards
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IN GRADES 6–8Quick Review
Domain
Grade LevelStandardCluster16
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Before We Start… Using the App
in Math
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FOCUS
IN GRADES
6–8Before We Start… Using the App in Math
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forth.
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FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Before We Start… Using the App in MathBy swiping, now find standard3.NBT.A.2What does NBT stand for?What is is the cluster title for this standard?
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You are in a 7th grade classroom,
and students are writing an expression for the sequence of operations in each of the following:Add 3 to x, subtract the result from 1, then double what you have. b. Add 3 to x, double what you have, then subtract 1 from the result.
Navigate the app to find the standard students are likely addressing.FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Quick Task: Using the App
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“The Common Core calls for greater focus in mathematics. Rather than racing to cover many topics in a mile-wide, inch-deep curriculum, the standards ask math teachers to significantly
narrow and deepen the way time and energy are spent in the classroom.”
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Guidance from SAP organizes content in terms of major
, supporting, and additional content:
Major clusters are the highest priority. Supporting clusters are designed to support and strengthen areas of major emphasis. Additional clusters may not connect tightly or explicitly to the major work.FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Content Emphases
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IN GRADES 6–8
Your Turn – 5 minutesIn table groups, look at your assigned grade level. Identify the major work of the grade.
Be prepared to report out your decisions.
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IN GRADES 6–8Focus in Grade 6
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IN GRADES 6–8Focus in Grade 7
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IN GRADES 6–8Focus in Grade 8
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What are the common threads in the Major Work content for grades
6-8?In
a middle school, what content topics would you anticipate to observe teachers spending the most time on?FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Summary
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FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
Task Analysis (Whole Group)
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Do The Math
Discussion Questions:To what grade and standard is the task aligned?
Is this part of the major work of that grade?What are the knowledge and skills required to be successful on this task?How does this task connect to the major work in the grades above and below?FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Protocol
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Molly runs 1/3 of a mile in 4 minutes.If Molly continues at the same speed, how long will it take her to run one mile
?Draw and label a picture showing why your answer to part (a) makes sense.
30FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Task 1Pairs DiscussTo what grade and standard is the task aligned?Is this part of the major work of that grade?What are the knowledge and skills required to be successful on this task?How does this task connect to the major work in the grades above and below?
Slide31Do the Math
The number of siblings for a group of sixth grade students is shown below: 1, 0, 2, 1, 6, 0, 2, 0, 1,
10Make a dot plot of the data.Find the mean and the median of the data.
What does the mean tell you about the data?Which measure of average (mean or median) do you think best describes the data? Why?31FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Task 2Pairs DiscussTo what grade and standard is the task aligned?Is this part of the major work of that grade?What are the knowledge and skills required to be successful on this task?How does this task connect to the major work in the grades above and below?
Slide32Observing for Focus
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Watch the
video again.Standard: 6.EE.C.9
Prepare: standards appcontent emphasisCapture Evidence:What standards are being taught?Is the instruction addressing the intended standard?Is this part of the major work of that grade?FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Observing for Focus
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Observing for Focus
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To what
grade and standard is the task aligned?Is this part of the major work of that grade?
What are the knowledge and skills required to be successful on this task?How does this task connect to the major work in the grades above and below?After the ObservationFOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
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What questions would you now want to ask Ms. Smith?
After the Observation
FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
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Leading the Conversation:
To what grade and standard is the task aligned?
Is this part of the major work of that grade?What are the knowledge and skills required to be successful on this task?How does this task connect to the major work in the grades above and below?If not grade level standards: Why was instruction not addressing grade level standards?What data or other work supports the decision to teach non-grade level standards?If not major work of the grade: How will this chosen standard authentically lead students back to working with math content that is emphasized in this grade?FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Questions that Develop
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Think about Common Core implementation.
What is the state of curriculum, planning and professional development around Focus? What are some preliminary steps that are needed to improve the state of Focus?
In your role, what systems can you access, adjust or initiate? For example: Professional developmentPlanningObservation and supervisionFOCUS IN GRADES 6–8Reflection: Focus
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Source10-11; 33-36
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https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1055/3169282245_26e38493db_z.jpg?zz=1FOCUS IN GRADES 6–8
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