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Scope and Sequence Overview

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Goals

Participants will become familiar with

the process involved in developing a
research-based scope and sequence.
how to provide feedback on the scope and
sequence draft using an online survey.

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Group norms
Understand that those who work, learn.
Look for solutions, not blame.
Phrase questions for the benefit of everyone.
Be honest.
Recognize that everyone has expertise.
Challenge ideas.
Share talk time.

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The collaborative writing team has produced a draft
scope and sequence of the Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics arranged in instructional
order by quarter including
Instructional unit of study titles.
Standards for Mathematical Content and
Standards for Mathematical Practice for each
instructional unit.
Number of days suggested for instruction and
assessment of each unit of study.

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Curriculum Framework Documents
The collaborative writing team has produced a draft
scope and sequence of the Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics arranged in instructional
order including
Instructional unit titles
Content and Practice standards for each
instructional unit
Number of days for instruction and
assessment

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Why have a common

scope and sequence?

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What the research says

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What does guaranteed and viable mean?

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Curriculum: Alignment

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How did the writing team develop the scope

and sequence?
Studied the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics.
Studied researched-based materials for
information on student learning and content
development.
Worked collaboratively in content groups.
Studied other districts scope and
sequences.

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Research resources

Curriculum
Focal Points

Principles and Standards

for School Mathematics

Atlas of
Science Literacy

A Research Companion to
Principles and Standards
for School Mathematics
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