Common Core Algebra Training PUHSD Algebra Teachers and

PUHSD Partner Districts Algebra and Geometry Teachers

Shift 1: From same instruction towards differentiated instruction.

Shift 2: From students working individually toward community of learners.

Shift 3: From mathematical authority coming from the teacher or textbook towards mathematical authority coming from sound student reasoning.

Shift 3: From mathematical authority coming from the teacher or textbook towards mathematical authority coming from sound student reasoning.

Shift 4: From teacher demonstrating “how to” towards teacher communicating expectation for learning.

Shift 4: From teacher demonstrating “how to” towards teacher communicating expectation for learning.

Shift 5: From content taught in isolation towards content connected to prior knowledge.

Shift 5: From content taught in isolation towards content connected to prior knowledge.

Shift 6: From focus on correct answers towards focus on explanation and understanding.

Shift 7: From mathematics made easy for students towards engaging students in

productive struggle.

Shift 7: From mathematics made easy for students towards engaging students in

productive struggle.

Want to learn more about the classroom shifts? Bay-Williams, J. M., McGatha, M., Kobett, B. M. and Wray, J.

A. (2014). Mathematics coaching: Resources and tools for coaches and leaders, K-12. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.