Overview
IM K-5 units are designed to tell a mathematical story that helps students explore concepts and develop number sense over time. To bring this to life, teachers need to understand the learning progression of a unit and how the lessons are sequenced to help students build fluency. In this workshop, participants will:
- Define the structure of a unit in the IM K-5 Curriculum
- Explore the coherent learning progression of a unit of their choice
- Explore a lesson in depth to identify the learning purpose of each activity and think through pacing
- Build a plan for teaching the unit they explored, with a focus on the learning progression
Audience
This workshop is designed for educators who have already had a structured opportunity to explore the basics of the curriculum design and have begun teaching with the curriculum materials. Teachers should be familiar with the day-to-day experience of the curriculum in order to get the most out of “going deeper” into this kind of exploration.
Specifications
- 6 hours
- Participants will need a computer with Internet access, as well as access to their curriculum materials
Outcomes
Outcome: I can strategically plan an IM K-5 Math unit in order to support students’ problem-based math learning.
Learning Experience
Over the course of the workshop, participants will…
Define
- Define the impact of internalizing curriculum goals on a teacher’s ability to make strategic day-to-day instructional decisions to fully meet the needs of their students
- Define the goals of a specific unit of choice from the IM K-5 curriculum
Explore
- Explore the structure of the sections within the unit of choice, and how the progression of lessons supports students in reaching unit goals
- Explore a specific lesson from the unit in depth as an example of how each lesson is designed for students to make connections and continue to build layers of understanding
- Explore the practice problem and center materials available within the unit and how they can support different student needs
Build
- A plan for teaching the unit explored, including how to respond to potential challenges
- A plan for working collaboratively to internalize other units in the future
