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Algebraic thinking in elementary school: Online course syllabus: This workshop will enable participants to learn how to include opportunities in the upper elementary curriculum for children to think about basic algebraic concepts, and to appreciate the importance of algebraic thinking.; Format: syllabus

Assessment: In Math Common Core resources, page 1.3; Five state-managed assessment consortia were awarded grants by the U. S. Department of Education in 2010 and 2011. The two Comprehensive Assessment consortia, two Alternative Assessment consortia, and one English Proficiency Assessment consortium are currently...; Format: bibliography; By Kay Ringer.

Assessment consortia: In Math Common Core resources, page 2.2; Five state-managed assessment consortia were awarded grants by the U. S. Department of Education in 2010 and 2011. Two Comprehensive Assessment consortia, two Alternative Assessment consortia, and one English Language Proficiency Assessment consortium are...; Format: bibliography; By Kay Ringer.

CareerStart lessons: Grade eight: This collection of lessons aligns the eighth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

CareerStart lessons: Grade seven: This collection of lessons aligns the seventh grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

CareerStart lessons: Grade six: This collection of lessons aligns the sixth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

CCSS-M Critical Areas: The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics identify Critical Areas for each grade level which describe two to four big ideas at that grade level. Educators can use the Critical Areas to focus the work students do in the classroom and to make instructional...; Format: document

CCSS-M Overview: An overview of the Common Core State Standards - Mathematics for each elementary grade level.; Format: document

CCSS-M Standards for Mathematical Practice: The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics...; Format: document

Common Core State Standards Math Critical Areas and Domains: Format: image

Critical areas explained: The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics identify Critical Areas for each grade level which describe two to four big ideas at that grade level. Educators can use the Critical Areas to focus the work students do in the classroom and to make instructional decisions.

Critical areas visual representation: The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics identify Critical Areas for each grade level which describe two to four big ideas at that grade level. Educators can use the Critical Areas to focus the work students do in the classroom and to make instructional decisions.; By Kay Ringer.

General resources for working with the CCSSM: ACRE information from NC DPI This link takes you to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) Accountability and Curriculum Reform Effort (ACRE) page...; Format: bibliography

Geometric measurement for middle grades: In this course you'll familiarize yourself with relevant research in teaching geometric measurement, such as the van Hiele framework. You'll also learn how to analyze student work to inform your instruction.; Format: article/online course

Grouping skills for mastery: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 4; Thematic planning helps relate mathematics to students' lives.; Format: article; By Gretchen Buher.

Helping parents understand: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 5; The more ongoing, positive communication you have with parents, the more they'll be willing to work with you.; Format: article; By Gretchen Buher.

In math, "elegant" means "cool"!: An elegant solution to a math problem is one that requires less time and work. Encouraging students to find such solutions will help them build number sense or numeracy.; Format: article; By Russ Rowlett.

Intrigue of the Past: Lesson plans and essays for teachers and students explore North Carolina's past before European contact. Designed for grades four through eight, the web edition of this book covers fundamental concepts, processes, and issues of archaeology, and describes the peoples and cultures of the Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Learning progressions: In Math Common Core resources, page 1.2; In describing the development of the standards, William McCallum, Math Team Coordinator for the Standards, says: The Common Core State Standards in mathematics were built on progressions: narrative documents describing the progression of a topic...; Format: bibliography; By Kay Ringer.

Making small groups work: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 2; For students to work effectively in small groups, a teacher needs not only to set rules but to build a sense of community and teamwork within the basic structure the rules provide.; Format: article; By Gretchen Buher.As told to David Walbert.

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LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, finds the most innovative and successful practices in K–12 education and makes them available to the teachers and students of North Carolina — and the world.