Unit 1: How can SMFA help you teach mathematics for understanding?
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Learning Objectives
After completing this unit, participants will be able to:
- Define Singapore Math Formative Assessments
- Create a sequence of learning progressions in the Singapore Math curriculum
- Identify the key concepts that students need to learn in each grade
- Explain how to devote the majority of instructional time to teaching mathematics for understanding
Study Guide
The Big Ideas in this unit have to do with understanding that Singapore Math Formative Assessments are designed to make students’ problem-solving abilities visible in the five inter-related learning domains of the Singapore Math framework: Concepts, Skills, Processes, Attitudes and Metacognition. Instruction and assessments must align with learning progressions in order to provide students with formative feedback.
Lessons
Lesson 1.1: What is the relationship between Singapore Math and Common Core?
Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Identify similarities and differences between the Singapore Math framework and the CCSS-M
- Relate the five components of the Singapore Math framework to the eight Standards for Mathematical Practices
Lesson 1.2: What are the SMFA?
Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Define Formative Assessments
- Describe Singapore Math Formative Assessments
Lesson 1.3: How is learning developed in your grade to teach mathematics for understanding?
Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Identify learning progressions in the Singapore Math curricula
- Identify key concepts that students need to learn in each grade
- Create a sequence of learning progressions in the Singapore Math curricula
Reflection
In your Math Journal I would like you to reflect about your learning experiences in this course. Also, please share your reflections with me online privately. Your reflections are for your and my eyes only. For this Unit reflect on how your instruction may change (or not) if you focus on teaching the key concepts in your grade.
You may share your reflections with your colleagues in the discussion forum. Please use the Discussion tab on top of this page to make your post.