Ep 36: Unpacking Math Standards

Today, we're diving deep into the very foundation of our teaching – the math standards. Navigating through over 100 high school math standards can be a challenge, but I've got you.  We're here to unpack them and discover how they can be the key to creating effective and engaging lessons.

Today's Topics:

• The Three Domains of Math Standards + Examples of Each from Middle and High School
  • Procedural Skills- enhance your students procedural fluency
  • Conceptual Understanding- build students understanding
  • Application Standards- apply skills to problem solve 
• Modeling + WAP Standards:
  •  Modeling standards- where mathematics meets everyday life. 
  • Peek into Widely Applicable Prerequisites (WAP) – the top skills for success in various careers.
• Unpacking Standards:
  • A step-by-step guide to unpacking each standard. Get ready to take note!. 
• Aligning Instructional Goals to Match the Standards 

Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we'll explore the best teaching strategies for different types of standards! 🚀🍎

Resources:
If you're looking to fast-track your knowledge, check out the CCSS Standard Breakdown in my TpT store:

• CCSS Standards Breakdown MS + HS
• CCSS Standards Breakdown Middle School
• CCSS Standards Breakdown High School

 It's a game-changer! 🎲🔗 Don't forget, send me an email at kristen@moorethanjustx with the receipt, and I'll hook you up with two free printables to make your standar

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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